Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306409202 - Northeast Forest Products, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Northeast Forest Products, Llc
257 Norwich Salem Road
Lyme, CT 06371
Mailing Address:
41 Attawanhood Trail, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/2003
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 100080365 | ||
Referral | 200083954 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On September 10, 2003, an employee cut a wedge out of the tree to prepare the tree to be taken down. The employee then made the back cut on the opposite side of the wedge. The back cut penetrated the hinged area causing the trunk of the tree to roll and kick back, striking the employee. The employee fell backward and struck his head on a rock and was killed.
Keywords: KICK BACK, TREE LIMB, STRUCK BY
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 306409202 | Fatality | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |