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Inspection: 302612775 - Blue Sky Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile
Site Address:
Blue Sky Logging
Hwy 10 West
Butler, AL 36904
Mailing Address:
6726 Rider Wood Dr., Butler, AL 36904
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/23/1999
Emphasis: L:Xlogging, S:Logging
Case Closed: 01/22/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100450758 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 D05 | 05/12/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 H01 IV | 05/12/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100266 H02 V | 05/12/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100266 H02 VI | 05/12/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100266 I03 III | 05/12/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003D | Serious | 19100266 I10 I | 05/12/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 05/12/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A coworker of Employee #1 was felling a tree when his chain saw became caught in the base of a tree. He turned it off and looked for Employee #1, the skidder operator, so that he could get his saw free. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind flipped the tree in the opposite direction of its intended path. Employee #1 had exited the skidder and was attempting to hook up and secure a different tree. The flipped tree headed in his direction and a branch struck him on the head, killing him instantly.
Keywords:high wind, tree felling, tree limb, work rules, caught by, struck by, falling object, logging, unstable position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302612775 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |