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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101897536 - Ragan Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Ragan Logging
Rutledge Saddle
Avery, ID 83802
Mailing Address:
Box 589, St. Maries, ID 83861
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/1987
Emphasis: L:Logging
Case Closed: 09/10/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360571384 |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 2 PM ON JUNE 22, 1987, EMPLOYEE #1 DISMOUNTED FROM THE RUBBER-TIRED SKIDDER HE HAD BEEN OPERATING AND BEGAN WALKING UP THE HILL TOWARDS THE TREE FELLER. ACCORDING TO THE FELLER, HE (THE FELLER) YELLED TO EMPLOYEE #1 TO TELL HIM THAT A TREE HAD BEEN CUT AND WAS ABOUT TO FALL. EMPLOYEE #1 ACKNOWLEDGED THE FELLER'S WARNING BUT KEPT ON WALKING. WHEN THE TREE BEGAN TO FALL, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS AGAIN WARNED. HE STARTED RUNNING, BUT SLIPPED AND FELL. THE TREE STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD, CRUSHING HIS HEAD AND BREAKING HIS NECK. HE WAS KILLED.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, TREE, NECK, STRUCK BY, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101897536 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |