Inspection Detail
Inspection: 519716.015 - Baker Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Baker Logging
Walnut Spring Drive
Williamsburg, PA 16693
Mailing Address:
7282 Shale Hill Lane, Alexandria, PA 16611
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/23/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 449771 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on July 13, 2012, an employee was cutting live trees for lumber. The employee had notched and cut two locust trees prior to the accident. The tree was roughly 1.5 feet in diameter at the base. The tree did not fall in the direction of the notch. The tree kicked back and struck the employee on the chest. The employee landed on the ground and the tree fell on top of him. Markings on the tree trunk indicated that the tree may have struck another tree as it fell. A lack of skid marks on the ground indicated that the tree did not slide backwards but instead was airborne. The employee was found underneath the tree with his chain saw nearby. The chain saw was still running. The employee was killed by blunt force trauma to the chest and head.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Logging, Struck By, Tree, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 519716.015 | 46 | M | Fatality |
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