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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1516822.015 - Trinity Timber Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Trinity Timber Inc.
U91.75, Hrc Property, Freshwater Job Name-Bruce Almighty
Eureka, CA 95503
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 195, Burnt Ranch, CA 95527
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/10/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1733346 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| 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 | 6278(B) | 05/25/2021 | $10,800 | $13,500 | $0 | 06/02/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on February 11, 2021, an employee was felling a tree when the tree struck another tree, causing the butt end to kick up unexpectedly. The falling tree struck the employee on the legs, resulting in a severe injury. The employee sustained an amputation of the right leg and a fracture of the left leg. The employee was hospitalized for treatment. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining proper safety protocols during tree felling operations and ensuring that the fall direction is controlled.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Falling Object, Fracture, Leg, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1516822.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Timber cutting and logging occupations |