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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116523036 - Ls Logging Dba Lucy Spencer Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Ls Logging Dba Lucy Spencer Logging
Route 55, Gauley Holdings Land - Werth
Craigsville, WV 26205
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 775, Craigsville, WV 26205
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/20/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100630169 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100266 D01 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $250 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D01 V | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $250 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIB | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $250 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 H02 II | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $1,500 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100266 D02 II | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $400 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 01/05/1999 | 01/25/1999 | $350 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19100266 D04 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02002 | Other | 19100266 F01 III | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02003 | Other | 19100184 C01 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02004 | Other | 19100266 E01 I | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02005 | Other | 19100266 D09 I | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02006 | Other | 19040008 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 used a common notch to fell an oblong shaped poplar tree, estimated to be over 50 ft tall. A 65 ft limb of the poplar struck a birch tree that was 13 ft 6 in. away. The limb was knocked back toward Employee #1, who was struck on the head by a 5 in. diameter length of the limb. His hard hat was smashed and he died as a result of head injuries.
Keywords: KICK BACK, HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, WORK RULES, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116523036 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |