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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301026167 - G And W Wood Products
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
G And W Wood Products
Us 19 & Butler Road (In Woods)
Inglis, FL 34449
Mailing Address:
7300 Nw 55th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/1999
Emphasis: S:Logging
Case Closed: 05/27/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101350569 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 died when the top half of palm tree struck him. Employee #1 and two other employees were cutting down hard wood trees in an isolated location three miles from the main highway. Examination of the site revealed that the employees had cleared many trees which may have been rotten or infested. Employee #1 was cutting down a 50-foot-high oak tree. When the oak tree fell, it struck a 45-foot-high palm tree. The impact broke off the top half of the palm tree, and the top half killed Employee #1. The other two employees discovered him later. No witnesses observed the incident.
Keywords: TREE, FALL, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301026167 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |