Inspection Detail

Inspection: 306974742 - James V Kirk & Ernestine I Kirk

Inspection Information - Office: Eugene

Inspection Nr: 306974742

Report ID: 1054114

Date Opened: 07/16/2004

Site Address:
James V Kirk & Ernestine I Kirk
1905 Waverly Ave Sp 46
Albany, OR 97321

Mailing Address:
2140 Sw 3rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0783

NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/30/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis: L:Fall

Case Closed: 08/30/2004

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201202611

Event: 07/15/2004

Tree Trimmer Falls from Tree Fracturing His Legs and Back

At approximately 11:00 a.m. on July 15, 2004, an employee of James V. Kirk & Ernestine I. Kirk dba J.V. Kirk Tree Service was approximately 50 feet above the ground in a tree using a handsaw to cut branches. The employee stood on limbs facing the tree. As the employee reached around the tree to secure his belt, the limbs broke. The employee fell through the limbs below and landed on his feet. The impact shattered his legs and back. One wrist was also fractured in the fall. Employees on-site rendered first aid until an ambulance arrived. The employee was transported to Albany General Hospital, Albany, OR and was then transferred to OHSU Medical Center Trauma Unit, Portland, OR.

Keywords: FRACTURE, BACK, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING, LEG, WRIST

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306974742			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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