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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306435496 - Merrell Logging, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Merrell Logging, Inc.
Ok Corral Timber Sale
Clarkia, ID 83812
Mailing Address:
1240 Bear Creek Road, Princeton, ID 83857
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/2003
Emphasis: L:Logging
Case Closed: 01/22/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100230929 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100266 H01 II | 11/25/2003 | 12/03/2003 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100266 H01 VI | 11/25/2003 | 12/03/2003 | $750 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 27, 2003, Employee #1 was performing manual tree falling operations within the fall radius of a danger (snag) tree. The danger tree was located approximately 8 feet from the tree being felled. Employee #1 began retreating as the tree he was cutting began to fall. Employee #1 had retreated approximately 16 feet from the stump of the tree being felled when the danger tree broke off approximately 12 feet above the ground and struck him. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306435496 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |