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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125829994 - Columbia Helicopters, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Columbia Helicopters, Inc.
8 Miles East Of Carlotta, Cumlipance T.S.
Carlotta, CA 95528
Mailing Address:
Po Box 3500, Portland, OR 97208
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101170777 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 6323 A | 02/22/2005 | 03/04/2005 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 08/19/2005 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee worked as a logging chaser for his employer, a company that operates a logging helicopter. Employee was cutting limbs from logs as the logs were brought to a landing by a helicopter. Employee was struck in the back when a log broke off while being dropped at the landing cite. Employee died of unspecified injuries
Keywords: DIE, LOG, HELICOPTER, LOGGER, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125829994 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |