Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306921305 - Jerry Kenyon Dba Jerry Kenyon Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Jerry Kenyon Dba Jerry Kenyon Logging
1340 High Rock Road
Efland, NC 27243
Mailing Address:
301 E. Clay St., Mebane, NC 27302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Logging, S:Tree Felling
Case Closed: 07/23/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100355213 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,900 |
| Current Penalty | $1,425 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,425 |
| 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 | 19100132 D02 | 09/11/2003 | 10/07/2003 | $525 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100266 D01 IV | 09/11/2003 | 10/07/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 09/11/2003 | 10/07/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100266 D06 II | 09/11/2003 | 10/07/2003 | $525 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100266 H01 VI | 09/11/2003 | 10/07/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 09/11/2003 | 10/07/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 09/11/2003 | 10/07/2003 | $375 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 12, 2003, Employee #1 and a coworker were felling trees. The coworker felled a tree that became lodged in other trees. The coworker then felled another tree that Employee #1 pulled into the limbing area with the skidder. Employee #1 started limbing the top of the second tree which was within 35 ft of a third tree. The coworker then felled the third tree in a northwest direction. The third tree struck the lodged tree which fell striking Employee #1 on the right side of the head causing him to fall backwards onto the ground. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE, LOGGER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306921305 | Fatality | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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