Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124771023 - State Of Oregon Department Of Forestry
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
State Of Oregon Department Of Forestry
Old Wilson River Hwy
Gales Creek, OR 97117
Mailing Address:
2600 State St, Salem, OR 97310
Union Status: Union
SIC:9512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362316218 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were patrolling land on the Stimson Lumber Company's property looking for access roads to be used during a forest fire. They were traveling down a road when the road surface gave way, causing the vehicle to roll sideways down a 70 to 80 percent slope. The vehicle landed on the road below and caught on fire. Employee #2 pulled Employee #1 from the truck. Employee #1 died from severe head trauma. Employee #2 sustained a broken jaw and severe burns to his hand, and lost the tip of one finger. Life Flight was called to the scene.
Keywords: BURN, FRACTURE, HEAD, FINGER, ROLL-OVER, FIRE, STEEP GRADE, TRUCK, UNSTABLE SOIL, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124771023 | Fatality | Other | Fire inspection and fire prevention occupations | ||
| 2 | 124771023 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Fire inspection and fire prevention occupations |
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