Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303702435 - Columbia Helicopters Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Alaska Department Of Labor Osh Enforcement
Site Address:
Columbia Helicopters Incorporated
Katlian Bay
Sitka, AK 99835
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3500, Portland, OR 97208
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/2002
Emphasis: L:Aks, S:Logging
Case Closed: 10/09/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101681120 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 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 | 19100266 I07 I | 10/24/2002 | 10/29/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100266 I07 II | 10/24/2002 | 10/29/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100266 I10 I | 10/24/2002 | 10/29/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 23, 2002, Employee #1, a tree cutter, was conducting tree cutting operations after being delayed from bad weather earlier in the morning. As he felled a tree measuring 25-feet tall and 15 inches in diameter, it became caught on a smaller, 9 inch diameter tree. He then cut the smaller tree, which caused the top 8 feet of the larger tree to fall on him. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, PPE, LOGGER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303702435 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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