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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123746778 - Schmitz Timber Management Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
Schmitz Timber Management Co Inc
T8s R26 S1t Silvercreek Sale 230
Silverton, OR 97381
Mailing Address:
Po Box 619, Silverton, OR 97381
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/26/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101610996 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 706020503 | 05/15/1998 | 05/20/1998 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 06/03/1998 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on January 15, 1998, Employee #1, a chaser, was fueling a chain saw at the back of the yarder on the landing. As the yarder operator pulled in a turn of two logs, the skyline on the Link-Belt yarder broke. The broken end whipped back approximately 200 ft to the landing, hitting the cab of the yarder and striking the Employee #1, who was still behind it. A shovel operator, who was working close by, heard the skyline break and then noticed Employee #1. He quickly called for help and went to assist Employee #1, who was pronounced dead at the scene from massive head injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, BROKEN CABLE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOGGING, CABLE LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123746778 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |