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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303701304 - Columbia Helicopters
Inspection Information - Office: Alaska Department Of Labor Osh Enforcement
Site Address:
Columbia Helicopters
View Cove/Dahl Island
Hydaburg, AK 99922
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3500, Portland, OR 97208
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Aks, L:Ak10, S:Ak10 Special Intervention, S:Logging
Case Closed: 05/15/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101680973 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 611060 B01 | 09/27/2002 | 10/03/2002 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 611060 B03 | 09/27/2002 | 10/03/2002 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 611060 Q02 D | 09/27/2002 | 10/02/2002 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 611060 Q F | 09/27/2002 | 10/03/2002 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 611060 Q01 D | 09/27/2002 | 10/02/2002 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 611060 Q02 F | 09/27/2002 | 10/02/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 611060 Q03 C | 09/27/2002 | 10/02/2002 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On May 23, 2002, Employee #1 was setting chokers on top of logs that were underneath a helicopter, when he was struck by a falling tree. The tree hit him from behind. Employee #1 was pronounced dead due to a serious head injury.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, HEAD, CHOKER SETTER, TREE, LOGGER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303701304 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |