Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 126641778 - Mcmickle Logging Company
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Mcmickle Logging Company
Peach Bottom Road
Independence, VA 24348
Mailing Address:
Route 1, Box 284-A, Galax, VA 24333
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360787097 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $5,250 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $13,750 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $5,250 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $13,750 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 09/29/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/12/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 19100135 A01 | 09/29/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $5,250 | $5,250 | $0 | 10/12/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19100151 B | 09/29/1995 | 11/17/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/12/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 03002 | Other | ARM001102 A | 09/29/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 10/12/1995 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on January 16, 1995, Employee #1 and his employer were felling and removing hardwood trees. The employer had cut an approximately 16 to 18 in. diameter by 50 ft tall tree. A gust of wind caused the tree to fall toward Employee #1, striking him. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: HIGH WIND, TREE FELLING, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126641778 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations | ||
| 2 | 126641778 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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