Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115700825 - Richardson'S Airways Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
Richardson'S Airways Inc
2780 Ward Road
Dufur, OR 97021
Mailing Address:
Po Box 192, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/09/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361529597 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:45 a.m. on March 18, 1992, Employer #1 was applying Sincor DF aerially to a wheat field. As he attempted to fly under a 230 kilovolt line he struck it with the aircraft canopy and tail. The power line tore him from the aircraft while he was still belted to the seat. Employee #1 sustained massive internal injuries and was killed.
Keywords: EJECTED, AIRCRAFT, CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, AGRICULTURE, STRUCK AGAINST, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115700825 | Fatality | Other | Airplane pilots and navigators |
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