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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302375043 - Wayne Smith Logging, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Wayne Smith Logging, Inc.
Mistletoe Road
Winfield Community, Appling, GA 30802
Mailing Address:
3522 Highway 102, Wrens, GA 30833
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0811
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/1999
Emphasis: S:Logging
Case Closed: 09/30/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101280519 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,950 |
| Current Penalty | $3,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,200 |
| 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 D06 III | 06/24/1999 | 06/30/1999 | $1,000 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 H01 VI | 06/24/1999 | 06/30/1999 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 06/24/1999 | 07/28/1999 | $100 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 17, 1999, Employee #1, a logger, cut down a dangerous tree that did not fall to the ground, but instead became lodged in another tree located north of it. Then, Employee #1 selected and cut down the second tree located approximately 21 ft northeast of the first tree. Once cut down, the second tree fell toward the ground and on the way down struck an intersecting branch on the first tree. That caused the first tree to become dislodged and to fall toward the ground, striking Employee #1 across his upper back and shoulders, and killing him. The blow strike caused by the falling tree pinned Employee #1 between the ground and the tree trunk.
Keywords: SHOULDER, PINNED, BACK, TREE, LOGGER, FALL, STRUCK BY, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302375043 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |