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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125820944 - Mark Crawford Logging Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Mark Crawford Logging Inc
Elliot Creek Ts
Yreka, CA 96097
Mailing Address:
Po Box 720, Seiad Valley, CA 96086
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362338451 |
Investigation Summary
On July 1, 2008, an employee was making a face cut in a tree when his chain saw blade contacted a piece of brush. A small piece of wood punctured the femoral artery of the employee's right upper leg. The employee was wearing leg protection. The piece of wood was able to contact the employee's leg in an opening on the lower edge of the leg protection, chaps, due to the position of the employee was standing to make the face cut. The chain saw was below employee's leg as the bottom of the face cut was being made. The employee was hospitalized for surgery to repair his femoral artery.
Keywords: WOOD CHIPS, CHAIN SAW, TREE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125820944 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Timber cutting and logging occupations |