Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300630985 - W. H. Kauffman Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
W. H. Kauffman Co., Inc.
6098 Strope Rd.
Waverly, NY 14892
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 530,East Trout Brook Rd., Downsville, NY 13755
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/30/1999
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 100880418 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/03/1999 | 03/08/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
2. | 01001B | Other | 19101200 G08 | 03/03/1999 | 03/08/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
3. | 01001C | Other | 19101200 H01 | 03/03/1999 | 03/08/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cutting off the top end of a 30 to 40 ft long by 1 1/2 ft diameter red oak tree that was lying horizontally across a gully. Once he had cut through the tree, its top end fell to the ground, striking him on the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE, LOGGER, TREE SECTION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 300630985 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |