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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315301523 - C W Brown Logging Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
C W Brown Logging Inc
Andrews Lane Off Mount Landing Road
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Mailing Address:
372 Forge Road, St. Stephens Church, VA 23148
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/12/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/08/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100921907 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $55,860 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $56,010 |
| Current Penalty | $8,470 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,470 |
| 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 | 19100266 D01 IV | 08/02/2011 | 08/05/2011 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 08/02/2011 | 08/05/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VII | 08/02/2011 | 08/05/2011 | $840 | $840 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 D06 III | 08/02/2011 | 08/08/2011 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100266 H02 I | 08/02/2011 | 08/08/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100266 H02 II | 08/02/2011 | 08/08/2011 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 08/02/2011 | 08/26/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 08/02/2011 | 08/20/2011 | $1,470 | $1,470 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100266 I11 | 08/02/2011 | 08/08/2011 | $1,470 | $1,470 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 10. | 01010A | Serious | 19100266 D01 IV | 08/02/2011 | 08/05/2011 | $1,470 | $6,930 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 11. | 01010B | Serious | 19100266 D01 VII | 08/02/2011 | 08/05/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 12. | 01010C | Serious | 19100266 D06 III | 08/02/2011 | 08/08/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 13. | 01010D | Serious | 19100266 H02 II | 08/02/2011 | 08/08/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 14. | 01010E | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 08/02/2011 | 08/20/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 15. | 01010F | Serious | 19100266 I11 | 08/02/2011 | 08/08/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 16. | 01011A | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 08/02/2011 | 08/05/2011 | $7,000 | $21,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 17. | 01011B | Serious | 19100266 H02 I | 08/02/2011 | 08/08/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 18. | 01011C | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 08/02/2011 | 08/26/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 19. | 02001 | Other | 19100266 I10 I | 08/02/2011 | 08/20/2011 | $0 | $150 | $0 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on March 29, 2011, Employee #1 was cutting a tree, which was one of two that grew out of the same root system. The first tree had a limb that connected with the second tree. After notching and back cutting the first tree, he stepped back. The tree fell, breaking the tree limb and causing it to fall. The limb fell approximately 75 ft and struck him on top of his head, killing him. He was not wearing head protection.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, PPE, STRUCK BY, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315301523 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |