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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 481561.015 - National Park Service-Paradise Station
Inspection Information - Office: Washington Area Office
Site Address:
National Park Service-Paradise Station
Emmons Glacier N46.855643 W121.755112
Ashford, WA 98304
Mailing Address:
55210 238 Ave. E, Ashford, WA 98304
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 712190/Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/22/2012
Emphasis: L:Fedsafe
Case Closed: 11/15/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 406193 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on June 21, 2012, during a mountain rescue, an employee was preparing to place rescue victim in a stokes litter to be hoisted on to a helicopter at approximately 13,800 foot level of Emmons Glacier on Mt. Rainier. The helicopter was lowering a litter to the employee. The employee reached up and unhooked the litter when he apparently lost his footing and slid approximately 3,7000 feet down the face of the glacier. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Helicopter, Lost Balance, Slip
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 481561.015 | 34 | M | Fatality |