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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314612243 - Precision Helicopters Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
Precision Helicopters Inc
5115 Bethel Heights Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
Mailing Address:
17770 Ne Aviation Way, Newberg, OR 97132
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4522
NAICS: 481219/Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/20/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201615267 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Other | 701070021 C | 12/10/2010 | 11/18/2010 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/10/2011 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 pm, on November 15, 2010 Employee #1 of Precision Helicopters Inc., was flying a Bell helicopter from a Christmas tree harvesting area, to a landing site on a farm. Employee #1 had dropped a load of Christmas trees and was on the return for another load, when the line and hook hung below the aircraft tangled in the top of a tree, approximately 25 foot tall. The helicopter crashed into the ground. Employee #1 was hospitalized due to fractures and major injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HELICOPTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314612243 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Airplane pilots and navigators |