Inspection Detail

Inspection: 2091718 - Willie Spence

Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office

Inspection Nr: 2091718

Report ID: 0418300

Date Opened: 08/08/1985

Site Address:
Willie Spence
Ison Crossroads
Lafayette, AL 36862

Mailing Address:
Rt 2 Box 278, Lafayette, AL 36862

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2411

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/09/1985

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/09/1985

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360535322

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14350565

Event: 08/06/1985

CUT BY A CHAIN SAW WHICH KICKED BACK

EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CUTTING LIMBS FROM THE TOP OF A TREE WHICH HAD BEEN SKIDDED UP TO THE STAGING POINT. THE SAW APPARENTLY KICKED BACK AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE NECK AREA. HIS NECK WAS PARTIALLY SEVERED, KILLING HIM.

Keywords: KICK BACK, SEVERED, TREE FELLING, CHAIN SAW, TREE, NECK, LOGGING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2091718			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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