Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200081792 - Employee struck by tree trunk and killed

Accident Summary Nr: 200081792 -- Report ID: 0112000 -- Event Date: 09/10/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306409202	09/10/2003	2411	113310	Northeast Forest Products, Llc

Abstract: On September 10, 2003, an employee cut a wedge out of the tree to prepare the tree to be taken down. The employee then made the back cut on the opposite side of the wedge. The back cut penetrated the hinged area causing the trunk of the tree to roll and kick back, striking the employee. The employee fell backward and struck his head on a rock and was killed.

Keywords: KICK BACK, TREE LIMB, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306409202			Fatality	Fracture	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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