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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119756724 - Randy A. Pew Forest Products
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Randy A. Pew Forest Products
Borderline Ts, Hwy. 36, 6 Miles From Susanville
Susanville, CA 96030
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 989, Quincy, CA 95971
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/03/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361390800 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 works as the side rod on a catside logging operation. Employee #1 felled a tree that wedged between two standing trees. Employee #1 was bucking the felled tree into a 32-foot long log, assuming it was under stress because it was between other trees. He cut three-quarters of the way through the tree from one side, then went to the other side to complete the cut. The tree's diameter was approximately 12 inches. Employee #1 states that the saw was never in a bind and he did not see any sign of stress while cutting, but continued to keep as much distance as possible. He was at least 5 feet away from the tree, but the tree moved far enough when it was cut to strike Employee #1's right arm, fracturing it.
Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, TREE, STRUCK BY, ARM, BUCKING, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119756724 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |