Inspection Detail

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Inspection: 125511899 - A J Frost Timber Falling

Inspection Information - Office: Ca American Canyon District Office

Nr: 125511899

Report ID: 0950615

Open Date: 09/26/1997

A J Frost Timber Falling

Billy Hay Ranch In Point Reyes
Point Reyes, CA 94956

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC: 2411/Logging

Mailing: P O Box 65, Laytonville, CA 95454

Inspection Type:

Accident

Scope:

Partial

Advanced Notice:

Ownership:

Private

Safety/Health:

Safety

Close Conference:

09/29/1997

Planning Guide:

Safety-Manufacturing

Close Case:

10/02/1997

Related Activity:

Type

Safety

Health

Accident

362136517

Accident Investigation Summary
Summary Nr: 170888390		Event: 09/03/1997	Employee Breaks Neck In Fall From Redwood Tree
Employee #1 was felling a redwood tree in a thick forest . He was on the downhill side of the tree when he apparently had an epileptic seizure and fell. Employee #1 suffered a broken neck.
Keywords: fracture, tree felling, work rules, seizure, fall, fall protection, neck, logging
	Inspection		Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	125511899				Occupation not reported

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