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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301490405 - Seaman'S Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Seaman'S Logging
Fitzgerald Road
Middletown Springs, VT 05757
Mailing Address:
Rd 2 Box 753, Poultney, VT 05764
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/08/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/31/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102060738 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 D03 V | 02/11/1998 | 02/17/1998 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100266 I03 III | 02/11/1998 | 02/17/1998 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
On December 31, 1997, Employee #1, who works as a timber cutter and logger for Seaman's Logging, was driving a skidder pulling three logs. He lost control of the vehicle, and the skidder turned over. Employee #1 was either ejected by or jumped out of the skidder. He was crushed by the left front wheel resulting in amputation. The skidder had roll over protective structures (ROPS) but had no seat belts.
Keywords: EJECTED, WHEEL, AMPUTATED, ROPS, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, SKIDDER, LOGGING, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301490405 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Timber cutting and logging occupations |