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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315394387 - K & S Logging Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
K & S Logging Llc
4205 Buzzell Rd
Gladwin, MI 48624
Mailing Address:
596 Quillett Dr, Beaverton, MI 48612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/04/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102462470 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | Serious | 40815153 | 02/27/2013 | 02/27/2013 | $500 | $500 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
On December 13, 2012, Employee #1, with K & S Logging LLC, was felling trees using a chainsaw. After being cut, tree #1 became lodged in tree #2. Employee cut a limb from tree #2 in an attempt to use the falling limb to drop tree #1. This was unsuccessful, Employee #1 returned to tree #1 and began cutting. This released the limb from tree #2 striking and killing Employee #1. Employee #1 was found by an owner of K & S Logging LLC.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, LOG, CRUSHED, TREE, LOGGER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315394387 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |