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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111967824 - Yreka Forestry Services
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Yreka Forestry Services
3mi. North Of
Sawyers Bar, CA 96027
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 38, Yreka, CA 96097
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0851
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/18/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361672884 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 worked for a small company that planted trees, cleared land that had been logged in preparation for planting new trees, and thinned brush and trees from land to improve the growth of existing trees. He was using a chain saw to cut small trees into approximately 3 to 4 ft long pieces so they could be easily handled by stackers. Employee #1 was below a small tree that he had just cut up when one of the tree sections rolled downhill. He tripped over it, striking his chain saw as he fell. Employee #1 sustained a deep laceration to his left leg. For which he was hospitalized.
Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, CHAIN SAW, STRUCK AGAINST, SAW, LACERATION, TRIPPED, TREE SECTION, FALL, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111967824 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Timber cutting and logging occupations |