Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being struck by a falling tree: (a)Idaho L.A. Timber Sale, Wallace, ID: The Link Belt swing yarder's guyline was anchored to the base of a standing tree that was located approximately 30 feet from the landing area. The tree was approximately 75 feet in height, putting it within striking distance of the employees work area. When stress is applied to the anchor tree during yarding operations it could uproot and fall into landing area. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is fall all trees that are to be for guyline anchors and to anchor to the stump. Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.