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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300537644 - Richard Hardin Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Richard Hardin Logging
State Route 327
Londonderry, OH 45647
Mailing Address:
427 Davis Aveen, Oak Hill, OH 45656
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/07/2000
Emphasis: S:Logging
Case Closed: 11/29/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100750850 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Current Penalty | $2,310 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,310 |
| 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 D02 II | 09/25/2000 | 10/28/2000 | $315 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D03 II | 09/25/2000 | 10/05/2000 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100266 I07 | 09/25/2000 | 04/15/2001 | $420 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100266 I07 II | 09/25/2000 | 11/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19101030 C01 I | 09/25/2000 | 11/15/2000 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a log cable skidder operator, was turning around on a slight incline when the motor stalled and he began to roll backward. He started to pump the brakes, which depleted the reserve braking pressure and the skidder began to roll down a steep incline. Employee #1 lost control of the machine, which rolled over four times before he was ejected from the cab and it continued to down the hill. Employee #1 was transported by helicopter to the hospital, but died en route of head injuries sustained in the accident. The employer did not enforce the wearing of seat belts.
Keywords: EJECTED, BRAKE, ROLL-OVER, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STEEP GRADE, SKIDDER, LOGGING, LOST CONTROL, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300537644 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Timber cutting and logging occupations |