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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313586778 - U.S. Forest Service
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco Ro
Site Address:
U.S. Forest Service
Backbone Helibase
Willow Creek, CA 95573
Mailing Address:
1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA 95501
Union Status: Union
SIC:0851
NAICS: 115310/Support Activities for Forestry
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101781201 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 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 | 19600008 A | 10/02/2009 | 06/01/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 19600029 D | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 21, 2009, Employee #1 was a firefighter participating in rappel proficiency training at the Backbone Helibase in Willow Creek. He stepped onto the skid of the helicopter in preparation for rappelling. There was an improper connection of the J-Hook to Employee #1's harness Tri-link. A rubber O-ring is all that connected the two pieces of hardware. When Employee #1 leaned back to begin his rappel, the rubber O-ring broke, severing Employee #1's connection to the J-Hook on the Ski-Genie. Employee #1 fell 200 ft to the ground and was killed.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HELICOPTER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, RAPPELLING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313586778 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |