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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120171533 - Leonardo Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Leonardo Logging
Jordan Ck/Demonstraiton Ts, 4 Mi. S.
Scotia, CA 95060
Mailing Address:
781 Tompkins Hill Road, Fortuna, CA 95540
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/11/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361666894 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $3,725 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $975 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203 A | 05/09/1996 | 05/30/1996 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 6283 A | 05/09/1996 | 05/09/1996 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 6283 B | 05/09/1996 | 05/10/1996 | $750 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/03/1996 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a faller at a logging site, was using a Stihl chainsaw, model 066, serial #129950615, to fell trees as part of a clear cut. He was cutting a small oak tree that was bent over and made a first cut that he thought would relieve the tension. Employee #1 was making a second cut when the tree snapped. His saw kicked back and struck his left leg above the knee, cutting the muscle to the bone. Employee #1's saw came with a chain brake installed, but the handle that operated the chain brake was missing. Employee #1 initially said that the chain saw had a working chain brake, but later stated that it had broken off about two weeks prior to the accident. He said that he had used it in this condition on a daily basis until the accident. In addition, Employee #1's left leg chaps were missing the two male buckles, leaving nothing to hold the chaps in place.
Keywords: KICK BACK, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, TREE FELLING, INADEQUATE MAINT, CHAIN SAW, WORK RULES, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, LOGGING, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120171533 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Timber cutting and logging occupations |