Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315523068 - Larry Eckert & Son

Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office

Inspection Nr: 315523068

Report ID: 0111100

Date Opened: 04/20/2011

Site Address:
Larry Eckert & Son
33 Mason Hill Road
Orrington, ME 04474

Mailing Address:
1312 Center Drive, Orrington, ME 04474

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: 05/09/2011

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/09/2011

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102237682
Referral	202234431

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202220794

Event: 04/19/2011

Tree Feller Is Killed When Crushed Between Tree and Skidder

On April 19, 2011, Employee #1 was felling an oak tree approximately 25 in. in diameter. A skidder operator assisted by backing into the tree and pushing against it with the reel deflector. The skidder "skipped" forward and crushed Employee #1 between the tree and a skidder tire. He was killed.

Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE FELLING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, TREE, SKIDDER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315523068			Fatality	Fracture	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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