Inspection Detail

Inspection: 126735687 - Eagle Ridge Development Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Medford

Investigation Summary

Three employees were working at a logging site. A Skagit BU-80 highlead yarder was being rigged at the site, and the crew was on the landing as the layout was run. As the lines were cleared, the haulback line contacted a 230-kilovolt overhead power line that was located above the yarding system. One of the three employees (employee #1) was standing on one of the yarder's outrigger. He received an electric shock, and the current blew a hole in the side of his right caulk boot. The second employee (employee #2) was standing 1.5 to 3 meters away. He received an electric shock from the step potential in the earth. The third employee (employee #3) was standing on the tire of his log truck, which was located under a guy. He received an electric shock as he was adjusting his stake extension. The three employees checked each other out, took a break, and then went back to work. Later that morning, at 11:00 AM, an Oregon compliance officer arrived on the site to conduct a follow-up inspection. One of the employees revealed the incident during an interview. The compliance officer suggested that the three employees seek immediate medical attention. Employee #1 was examined at a local clinic and released.

Keywords: YARDING, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, WIRE ROPE, LOGGER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, LOGGING, CABLE LOGGING, E GI IB