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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1348515.015 - Tigergator Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Gray Office - Safety
Site Address:
Tigergator Llc
Morrell Creek Lane
Bluff City, TN 37618
Mailing Address:
1620 Overhill Road, Bristol, VA 24201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1384819 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,200 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $13,875 |
| Current Penalty | $9,200 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $9,875 |
| 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 | 19100266 D07 I | 01/18/2019 | 02/04/2019 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 H01 IV | 01/18/2019 | 01/29/2019 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 01/18/2019 | 02/04/2019 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 01/18/2019 | 02/08/2019 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 01/18/2019 | 02/08/2019 | $225 | $225 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 01/18/2019 | 02/08/2019 | $225 | $225 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 01/18/2019 | 02/08/2019 | $225 | $225 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on September 24, 2018, Employee #1 had been operating a skidder. Employee #1 parked the skidder and exited the cab. A coworker felled a tree that struck Employee #1 in the head and neck. Emergency personnel stated the fatality was due to a broken neck.
Keywords: Falling Object, Head, Neck, Skidder, Struck By, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1348515.015 | 42 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |