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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300392081 - Edward Dugdale Logging, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Edward Dugdale Logging, Inc.
2-3 Miles East Of Ruston, Sizemore Rd
Ruston, LA 71273
Mailing Address:
Pob 388,182 Dugdale Rd, Choudrant, LA 71227
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/18/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361128648 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19100266 D06 II | 11/18/1996 | 11/22/1996 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a sawhand with approximately two years of experience, was working for Edward Dugdale Logging at a site offa site 2 to 3 miles east of Rustin, LA in Lincoln Parish. A coworker operating a shear machine was felling a 102 ft gum tree about 72 ft away from Employee #1. Employee #1 was trimming another tree when he was struck by the falling gum tree, tree. He sustained massive injuries to his head, neck, chest, and abdomen. Employee #1 died at 11:00 a.m. on October 24, 1996.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, ABDOMEN, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, TREE, LOGGER, NECK, STRUCK BY, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300392081 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |