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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1454995.015 - Penn Line Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Penn Line Corporation
Near Intersection Of State Route 152 And County Route 36
Bloomingdale, OH 43910
Mailing Address:
300 Scottdale Avenue, Scottdale, PA 15683
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/13/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/16/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1532928 |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 p.m. on January 9, 2020, Employee #1 and coworkers were engaged in tree felling operations. Employee #1, who was operating a chainsaw, made a back cut to a tree. The tree began to fall, and the coworkers gave verbal warning to Employee #1, who began to walk along a designated escape route but then paused. The falling tree, after hitting the ground, bucked upward, and the butt of the tree struck Employee #1 in the head. He was killed.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Construction, Equipment Operator, Head, Struck By, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1454995.015 | 53 | M | Fatality |