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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314314220 - Hubert Sias
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Hubert Sias
4000 Block Of Millcreek Rd
Hot Springs, MT 59645
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 55, Elmo, MT 59915
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2010
Emphasis: L:Logging
Case Closed: 07/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101870715 |
Investigation Summary
On July 11 2010, an employee was falling timber when the tree he was cutting set back on the saw bar preventing the removal of the saw. The employee's son was operating a skidder and applied pressure to the tree which forced the tree to fall. The falling tree struck a nearby 8-in. tree causing it to bend and snap back. The 8-in. tree had some root damage from a previous wild fire and the root system was not able to with stand the back pressure. The tree snapped back and fell to the ground, striking the employee. The employee was killed.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314314220 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |