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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119758415 - David Elam Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
David Elam Logging
Paskenta-Cold Spring
Paskenta, CA 96074
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1086, Oroville, CA 95965
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/17/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362111601 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 6309 H | 01/19/1995 | 09/06/1994 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 operated a skidder for a small logging company. The skidder is used to move logs from the forest to the landing. Employee #1 was skidding a log in when the log rolled. The log rolled over a steep bank and pulled the skidder with it. The skidder rolled onto its top as it went over the bank. Employee #1 came out of the skidder approximately 200 to 300 ft downhill. The skidder rolled another 200 to 300 ft downhill, eventually breaking into two pieces. Employee #1 suffered blunt force trauma and was killed. The employer was cited for Employee #1 not wearing his seat belt.
Keywords: EJECTED, EMBANKMENT, ROLL-OVER, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SEAT BELT, SKIDDER, LOGGING, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119758415 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |