Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170218184 - Employee killed when struck by tree caught by wind

Accident Summary Nr: 170218184 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 12/10/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124374042	12/13/1993	2411	0	Porath Logging Inc

Abstract: On December 10, 1993, Employee #1, of Porath Logging Inc., was felling a tree during high winds. As the tree fell, a strong gust of wind blew it in the employee's direction. The tree struck and killed Employee #1. The employer received a serious citation.

Keywords: HIGH WIND, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, TREE, STRUCK BY, LOGGING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124374042			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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