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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308661180 - Buchan Logging, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Buchan Logging, Inc.
2330 Ryan Rd
New Haven, IN 46774
Mailing Address:
3333 E 600n, Decatur, IN 46733
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/22/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 09/28/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362660060 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 D02 II | 06/10/2005 | 07/07/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/08/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100266 D06 III | 06/10/2005 | 07/07/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/08/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 H02 I | 06/10/2005 | 07/07/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/08/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 H02 V | 06/10/2005 | 07/07/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/08/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 I02 II | 06/10/2005 | 07/07/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/08/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 06/10/2005 | 07/07/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/08/2005 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On April 11, 2005, Employee #1 was felling a tree that measured about 90-ft long and about 37.5-in. diameter. While he was cutting the base of the tree with a 24-in. chain saw, the tree splintered, rotated, and crushed him. After a coworker noticed that Employee #1's saw had not run for an unusually long time, he went to check on Employee #1, and found him crushed beneath the felled tree. The coworker summoned emergency services and extricated Employee #1 with a chain saw. Employee #1 died of his injuries.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, CHAIN SAW, CRUSHED, TREE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308661180 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |