Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 956912 - Employee killed by failing tree

Accident Summary Nr: 956912 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 11/25/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111890901	12/03/1992	1611	0	Tri County Construction

Abstract: On November 25, 1992, Employee #1 and a coworker, experienced timber fallers for Tri-County Construction, were working together clearing trees for a timber (logging) access road. Because they were in a burn area, there was no foliage on the trees and the workers had excellent visibility. The coworker told Employee #1 that he was about to fell a 75 ft tree. For some reason, Employee #1 entered the danger zone and was struck by the falling tree. His neck was broken. He was transported to Modesto Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No safety violations were cited.

Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE FELLING, CONSTRUCTION, TREE, NECK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, COMMUNICATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111890901			Fatality	Fracture	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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