Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126224328 - R & R King Logging Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
R & R King Logging Inc
Pataha Unit T18s R7w Sec 6
Walton, OR 97409
Mailing Address:
Po Box 219, Florence, OR 97439
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/13/2000
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 706035006 | 03/13/1995 | 03/16/1995 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/22/1995 | 1 - State Lower Court | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 706035502 | 03/13/1995 | 03/16/1995 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/22/1995 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 706036002 | 03/13/1995 | 03/16/1995 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/22/1995 | 1 - State Lower Court |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of R&R King Logging, was felling trees that were leaning toward a county road. The loader operator was putting pressure on trees so they would fall away from the road. He had the grapples up the tree approximately 15 ft. Employee #1 cut too far on the back cut, sawing off the lower corner of the tree and leaving very little holding wood. The tree set down, pinching the bar of the saw. The loader operator told Employee #1 to get into the clear, and he did. The wind came up slightly and the tree was lifted up a little. Thinking that moment would be a good time to get the saw free, Employee #1 went back to the tree to grab the saw. A stronger gust of wind then blew the tree over. The butt of the tree struck Employee #1 as it fell and pinned him to the ground. The loader operator was able to immediately lift the 36 in. diameter spruce tree off Employee #1. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he was treated for a broken pelvis.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HIGH WIND, TREE FELLING, PINNED, WORK RULES, TREE, PELVIS, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126224328 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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