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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312391188 - U.S. Forest Service, Wallowa Whitman Nat. Forest
Inspection Information - Office: Northwest Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Forest Service, Wallowa Whitman Nat. Forest
1550 Dewey Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 907, Baker City, OR 97814
Union Status: Union
SIC:9512
NAICS: 924120/Administration of Conservation Programs
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/21/2010
Emphasis: L:Fedsafe, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 02/24/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100970300 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100133 A01 | 01/29/2010 | 02/25/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100135 B02 | 01/29/2010 | 02/25/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100183 B | 01/29/2010 | 02/25/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19600008 A | 01/29/2010 | 02/25/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19600059 A | 01/29/2010 | 02/04/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100132 F01 V | 01/29/2010 | 02/25/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:53 a.m. on August 20, 2009, Employee #1, a forest service worker, hooked up cargo nets to a cable of a hovering CH-47 Chinook Helicopter. The nets were being used to transport trash and marijuana from an illegal growing operation in Oregon's Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The area of operation had numerous "Danger Trees." Shortly after the helicopter had left the site, Employee #1 walked back towards Employees #2 and #3. Employee #1 and #2 were having a conversation, when Employee #3 heard a noise and yelled, "Heads Up." Employee #2 turned and was nicked by a falling tree, while Employee #1 was unfortunately struck on the head. Employee #2 then called for a Medivac, and Employees #2 and #3 started CPR. They could not get Employee #1's airway opened. Employee #2 said that Employee #1 was "lifeless." Employee #1 was flown to a staging area where he was transported by a mortuary vehicle.
Keywords: HEAD, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312391188 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |