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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309474864 - Hamilton Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Hamilton Construction
Brudette Creek Tract
Quinwood, WV 25983
Mailing Address:
375 Coleman Cliff Road, Frankfort, WV 24938
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/02/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Logging
Case Closed: 01/09/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100631514 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,450 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 I01 | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $200 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 D07 II | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $600 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100266 H01 VI | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $600 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100266 H02 VI | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01004C | Serious | 19100266 H02 II | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004D | Serious | 19100266 H02 I | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01004E | Serious | 19100266 H01 II | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100266 H07 | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $450 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 10. | 01006 | Other | 19100266 F05 | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $0 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01007A | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIB | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01007B | Serious | 19100266 D01 V | 03/16/2007 | 03/26/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11 a.m. on February 20, 2007, Employees #1, and two of his coworkers were logging on a new tract. Coworker #1 was operating a 1994 John Deere 640E cable skidder at the felling area. Coworker #2 was operating the 2004 Barko 295 Loader at the landing area. Employee # 1 was felling trees. At approximately 3:30 p.m. Coworker #1 observed Coworker Employee #1 fell a 89-ft by 15-in. maple tree. The maple tree fell to the ground. Coworker #1 observed Employee #1 a cut into a 99-ft by 22-in. poplar tree. The poplar tree set back on the stump and did not fall. Coworker #1 observed Employee #1 looking up at the poplar tree to see if it was going to fall. Coworker #1 continued with the skidding operation, driving his load to the landing area. After experiencing mechanical problems with the skidder, coworker #1 turned the skidder off. As soon as the skidder stopped running, coworker #1 and coworker #2 heard Employee #1 yelling for help. After cutting the poplar tree, that did not fall, Employee #1 went approximately 45 ft from the poplar tree and either started topping the maple tree that he had cut earlier, or felled a white oak tree. When the poplar tree fell, Employee #1 was struck and killed by the poplar tree.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, CRUSHED, TREE, LOGGER, LOADER, SKIDDER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309474864 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |