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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312558901 - Menominee Tribal Enterprises
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Menominee Tribal Enterprises
Camp Rd
Neopit, WI 54150
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 10, Neopit, WI 54150
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/19/2010
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 11/19/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100651611 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:20 a.m. on November 3, 2010, Employee #1, a logger, was cutting down trees. He was cutting a 28-in. diameter live beech tree approximately 80 ft tall. The tree was notched and the back cut was made. As the tree was falling in the direction it was notched for, Employee #1 preceded on his escape route at approximately a 45 degree angle from where the tree was falling. The trees surrounding the work area were close together and as the tree fell, the branches caught the branches of another tree. One of the branches, at approximately 60 ft, sprung back towards Employee #1. The branch, approximately 5-in. in diameter and 10 ft long dislodged. The branch fell and landed on the back of Employee #1's head. The force split his hard hat and he was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, CRUSHED, LOGGER, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312558901 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |