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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111910634 - The Pacific Lumber Co
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
The Pacific Lumber Co
Stevens Ck. Up Redwood House Rd. Off Hwy. 36
Carlotta, CA 95528
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 37, Scotia, CA 95566
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361391089 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 6328 F | 09/30/1993 | 09/27/1993 | $300 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/21/1993 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 HAD SET A CHOKER AT THE ROOT BALL END ON A 42-FOOT LONG WINDFALL REDWOOD TREE. THE TRACTOR OPERATOR SAW EMPLOYEE #1 HEADING AWAY AND STARTED TO TAKE THE TURN IN. EMPLOYEE #1 STOPPED AND TURNED TO WATCH THE TRACTOR WHEN HE HEARD IT START TO PULL THE LOG IN. THE ROOT BALL HUNG UP AND THE TREE PIVOTED ON THE ROOT BALL, HITTING EMPLOYEE #1 ON THE RIGHT ANKLE AND CAUSING A COMPOUND FRACTURE. THE EMPLOYER WAS CITED FOR A SERIOUS VIOLATION OF 6328(F) FOR AN EMPLOYEE NOT STANDING CLEAR OF AN AREA AFFECTED BY THE TURN BREAKING OUT.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, TREE, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111910634 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |