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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309476455 - East Cumberland, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
East Cumberland, Llc
Route 35
Hurricane, WV 26112
Mailing Address:
Po Box 11180, Charleston, WV 25339
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Logging
Case Closed: 12/29/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100631662 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Current Penalty | $18,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,375 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100266 H01 VI | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 H02 V | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 H02 VI | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 H02 I | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100266 H02 II | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006A | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006B | Serious | 19100266 I10 I | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100266 H01 II | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100266 D01 V | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01009A | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01009B | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01009C | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/16/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on August 6, 2007, Employee #1 and four coworkers, all tree cutters, were clear cutting on a tract and under the supervision of their foreman. Employee #1 felled a white oak tree that was 95 ft tall and had a 29 in. diameter. After cutting the white oak tree, he moved to the right and approximately 4 ft down his escape path. A coworker, who was cutting in an area directly across from him, saw Employee #1 cut the white oak tree and move away from the tree. Employee #1 then started traveling approximately 29 ft to his left and over to another tree. While he was traveling to this area, a black oak tree at a height of 55 ft fell and struck the top of a 65 ft tall chestnut tree, which cause the chestnut tree to fall. The chestnut tree struck Employee #1 on the back of his neck and back, killing him.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, LOG, SAW, BACK, TREE, TREE SECTION, NECK, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309476455 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |