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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103701751 - Cralk Logging Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Alaska Department Of Labor Osh Enforcement
Site Address:
Cralk Logging Co.
Calder Bay, Prince Of Wales Island
Craig, AK 99921
Mailing Address:
Po Box 9813, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/14/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360103626 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 70145 A05 | 01/15/1993 | 01/20/1993 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 70115 I02 | 01/15/1993 | 02/08/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and three coworkers on a rigging crew had hooked up a turn of logs to be yarded to the landing. The crew walked off to the side of the turn of logs toward the front of the turn. While the yarder was pulling on the turn, a choker bell broke. The choker swung toward the workers, striking and killing Employee #1.
Keywords: UNSECURED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOGGING, CHOKER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103701751 | Fatality | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |