Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124764994 - Inter Mountain Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
Inter Mountain Inc
Sec 10 Twp 25s Rge 7w 6 Mi Nw Of
Umpqua, OR 97486
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1490, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/01/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/01/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362317778 |
Investigation Summary
On June 1, 1995, at six miles northwest of Umpqua, OR, Employee #1, a helicopter pilot, was maneuvering the helicopter to lift a section of a hooked log. The tail section of the helicopter came in contact with a tree, causing the tail rotor to come off. The helicopter spun and crashed. Employee #1 was pronounced dead on arrival and removed from the scene by the Chapel of the Firs.
Keywords: STRUCK AGAINST, HELICOPTER, LOGGING, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124764994 | Fatality | Other | Airplane pilots and navigators |
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