Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170570246 - Employee killed when struck by falling treetop
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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124664780 | 09/22/1994 | 2015 | 0 | Columbia Farms, Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 cut down a pine tree that fell into a large poplar tree. Because there did not appear to be any damage to the poplar tree, which was green and had no sign of rot, Employee #1 went to cut down another pine tree. The top of the poplar tree came loose and fell onto Employee #1, killing him.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 124664780 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |