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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3335916 - J.W. Lovell
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
J.W. Lovell
Route 618
Franklin, VA 24115
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3846, Martinsville, VA 24115
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/12/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360298426 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $950 |
| 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 | 19100151 B | 03/03/1993 | 04/05/1993 | $950 | $1,500 | $0 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on September 18, 1992, Employee #1 and two coworkers were removing trees from an approximately 45 acre tract. Employee #1 was felling an approximately 28 in. diameter by 70 ft high chestnut oak tree. When the cut was made and the tree started to fall, an approximately 64 in. long by 4 in. diameter dead limb fell approximately 40 ft and struck Employee #1 in the forehead, killing him. Employee #1 was wearing a hard hat.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, FOREHEAD, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3335916 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |