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Inspection Detail

Inspection: 17565458 - Betty And Harry Vance

Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 17565458
Report ID: 0316400
Date Opened: 10/04/1988

Site Address:
Betty And Harry Vance
Williamsburg Rd.
Williamsburg, WV 24991

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2411

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/11/1988

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/24/1988

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 360338206

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14481865
Event: 09/29/1988
Employee killed when falling tree kicks back

Employee #1 was using a chain saw to fell an 11 inch diameter tree. The tree had not been notched and it kicked back, striking Employee #1 in the chest. His ribs were shattered, resulting in severe internal injuries, including a punctured heart. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: CHEST, HEART, KICK BACK, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, TREE, RIB, STRUCK BY, LOGGING, PUNCTURE

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 17565458 Fatality Bruise/Contus/Abras Occupation not reported
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