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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306139106 - M.G. Purvis Logging, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
M.G. Purvis Logging, Inc.
Highway 42 East And Lynch Road
Selma, NC 27576
Mailing Address:
224 Donna Avenue, Kinston, NC 27854
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Logging, S:Tree Felling
Case Closed: 09/27/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100355023 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| 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 II | 08/19/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 08/19/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100266 I10 I | 08/19/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On May 12, 2003, Employee #1 and two other coworkers were working in an area of the event; Employee and one of the coworkers were limbing and topping felled trees with chain saws. The third coworker was operating a Bell Ultra C Feller Buncher, felling trees approximately 200 to 300 feet from Employees 1 and his coworker. The coworker broke the chain on his saw and began trying to remove it so that his other coworker could repair it. The other coworker moved approximately 200' of his coworker in the feller buncher. It is not known why or how Employee #1 moved to within approximately 80' of the feller buncher operation. Employee #1 began limbing a felled tree. The coworker stumped four trees, laying them down opposite the direction of employees #1 and the other coworker. The fifth tree got away from him due to high winds hitting Employee #1. The coworker stumped another tree before he noticed his other coworker attempting to get his attention. The employees called 911, searched Employee #1 for a pulse, no pulse was found.
Keywords: CHAIN, HIGH WIND, REPAIR, LIMBING, SAW, FELLER-BUNCHER, TREE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306139106 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |