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Inspection: 1603309.015 - Sutherland Logging, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Redding
Site Address:
Sutherland Logging, Inc.
Gilman Rd. / Old Mill Rd. N40 53.555' W122 20.933'
Lakehead, CA 96051
Mailing Address:
4439 Tenaya Court Suite B, Redding, CA 96003
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/12/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1907421 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $12,935 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $12,935 |
| 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 | 3203(B)(1) | 12/12/2022 | $335 | $335 | $0 | 12/12/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3381(B) | 12/12/2022 | 12/27/2022 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 12/12/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 5:10 a.m. on June 17, 2022, Employee #1 walked down the yarder corridor road line to the active logging area. Employee #1 was positioned 51 feet from northeast of the skyline carriage. Coworker #1 and coworker 2 set a 5/8 inch by 16 foot choker with a 5/8 inch choker hook on a 17 inch diameter log located 50 feet and 5 inches northwest of the skyline carriage. The choker was attached to the skyline. A signal was given to move the skyline into the skyline carriage. The subject log became hung up on a nearby stump and while under tension the choker released from the log. The choker traveled 92 feet in the easterly direction and the choker hook struck Employee #1 in the head. Employee #1 was killed by blunt force trauma.
Keywords:blunt force trauma, choker, logging, struck by, yarding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1603309.015 | Fatality | Timber cutting and logging occupations |