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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3365277 - South & Jones Timber Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
South & Jones Timber Company, Inc.
Section 30, R116w, T13n
Robertson, WY 82944
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 788, Evanston, WY 82930
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Manuf
Case Closed: 10/30/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360607899 |
Investigation Summary
ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT, EMPLOYEE #1 AND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WERE BUILDING A ROAD TO A STAND OF TIMBER. THE ROAD WAS 1 1/2 MILES LONG AND 16 TO 20 FEET WIDE. THE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WAS PUSHING THE TREES OVER TOWARDS THE SOUTH AND HAD PILED THE TREES UP FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO START CUTTING. ALL THE TREES WERE PUSHED OVER BUT ONE AND THE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WENT BACK TO GET IT. AS HE STARTED TO MOVE THE TREE, A DEAD 35 FOOT TREE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE ROAD FELL TOWARD THE SOUTHWEST AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 ON THE HEAD. HE WAS FACING AWAY FROM THE TREE AND THE OPERATOR. THE TREE WAS 35-50 FEET LONG. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY THE TOP 20%. THE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR DID NOT KNOW IF HE PUSHED THE TREE DOWN OR IF THE WIND BLEW IT OVER. THE WIND WAS BLOWING BETWEEN 14-30 KNOTS.
Keywords: TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3365277 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |