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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3035946 - Isaac Williams Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Isaac Williams Logging
Ewart Wilson Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
Mailing Address:
Rt. 6, Box 754, Pensacola Road, Burnsville, NC 28714
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/27/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/18/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360488811 |
| 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. | 01001 | Other | 19100151 B | 09/11/1990 | 09/17/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 cut a maple tree on the side of a mountain. The maple tree fell down the mountain and struck a poplar tree, which bent over under the force of the maple tree. When the trees separated, the poplar tree sprang up, snapped off, and flew up the mountain. The poplar tree struck the employee in the head, killing him instantly.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3035946 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |