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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3130986 - John H Parton Dba
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
John H Parton Dba
Blm Rd 20-10-24.1 Approx 25mi Ne
Reedsport, OR 97467
Mailing Address:
57387 N Bank Rd, Mckenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360771836 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| Current Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| 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 | 7800015 | 12/09/1985 | 12/18/1985 | $800 | $800 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 A.M. on October 13,1985, Employee #1 and a coworker were in the process of felling a large fir tree. The employees were a forestry and logging worker and a supervisor. Employee #1 was preparing the tree, while the coworker was watching Employee #1's procedures for cutting and preparation. The coworker then walked up the hill behind Employee #1. Employee #1 finished making his backcut. As the tree started to open up and fall, the coworker saw an Alder tree being pulled into a Hemlock tree. The coworker screamed and hollered to warn Employee #1. Employee #1 obviously never heard his coworker because Employee #1 continued to pull his saw from the backcut and then turned to his right and took two steps when a chunk from the Alder struck Employee #1 on the head. The coworker then positioned Employee #1 and checked for vital signs and found none. The coworker then went to the landing to have a helicopter and doctor sent. The helicopter arrived at approximately 12:15 P.M. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. At the hospital, Employee #1 was pronounced dead.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE, LOGGER, STRUCK BY, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3130986 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors, forestry and logging workers |