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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1549146.015 - 112241 - Ohio River Veneer
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
112241 - Ohio River Veneer
Near The Intersection Of Us-150 And Pheasant Farm
Shoals, IN 47581
Mailing Address:
650 E Empire Mill Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1799953 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,100 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 | $0 | $20,100 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100266 D01 IV | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100266 D06 I | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100266 D06 II | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19100266 H01 IV | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19100266 D07 I | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01004A | Serious | 19100266 I03 III | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01004B | Serious | 19100266 I03 IV | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01004C | Serious | 19100266 I03 V | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01004D | Serious | 19100266 I10 I | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 02002 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 02/15/2022 | 02/21/2022 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 02003 | Other | 19100147 C01 | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 14. | 02004 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 02/15/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 noon on August 16, 2021, an employee and two coworkers were cutting down trees in the woods. Coworker #1 was operating a cutter was at the base of a poplar tree. Coworker #2 was operating a skid steer at the base of white oak tree that had already been felled. The employee was operating another skid steer located behind the two coworkers. The employee parked his skid steer and walked down to the white oak with a chainsaw to start "topping" the tree. While the employee was "topping" the white oak tree in the drop area, coworker #1 started to fell the poplar tree. As the poplar tree fell, the employee was struck and crushed. The employee died from his injuries at the scene.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Crushed, Cutting, Drop Zone, Falling Object, Skidder, Struck By, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1549146.015 | 37 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |