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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15218928 - Brady Jones, Jr. Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117
Site Address:
Brady Jones, Jr. Logging
Rt. 617, Clairmont Farm
Dillwyn, VA 23936
Mailing Address:
Rt. 1, Box 31, Buckingham, VA 23921
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/02/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360633143 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | ARM001102 A | 03/31/1987 | 04/04/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100106 F06 | 03/31/1987 | 04/13/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100266 C04 III | 03/31/1987 | 04/13/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19100266 C05 I | 03/31/1987 | 04/13/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19100266 C06 VIII | 03/31/1987 | 04/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/31/1987 | 07/02/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 19101200 F04 I | 03/31/1987 | 07/02/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 03/31/1987 | 07/02/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 19101200 H | 03/31/1987 | 07/02/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE AT A LOGGING JOB SITE WHERE FELLERS AND TOPPERS WERE FELLING TREES FOR THE SKIDDER TO MOVE TO THE LOG DECK. THE SKIDDER OPERATOR WAS WINCHING UP A DRAG WHEN A PULPWOOD SIZE TREE IN THE DRAG HUNG UP ON A STUMP AND BECAME AIRBORNE BEFORE THE OPERATOR COULD CUT POWER FROM THE WINCH CABLE. THE TREE THEN SWUNG IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION. AS EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PREPARING TO MAKE AN UNDERCUT ON THE NEXT TREE TO BE FELLED, THE SWINGING TREE STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD AND NECK. HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SITE.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE, LOGGER, NECK, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOGGING, WINCH, DRAGLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15218928 | Fatality | Amputation | Timber cutting and logging occupations |