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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315226837 - Parsons Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Parsons Logging
Silver Mine Hollow Off 4 Mile Road
Branchland, WV 25506
Mailing Address:
136 Harless Fork Road, Branchland, WV 25506
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Logging
Case Closed: 12/03/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100632876 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $39,600 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $42,600 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 D01 IV | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D01 V | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIA | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIB | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100266 D02 I | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100266 D07 I | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $900 | $3,000 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100266 H01 IV | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $900 | $4,200 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100266 H01 VIII | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100266 H02 II | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01011A | Serious | 19100266 I03 III | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 01011B | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 01012 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01013A | Serious | 19100266 D01 IV | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $900 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 15. | 01013B | Serious | 19100266 D01 V | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 16. | 01014A | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $900 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 17. | 01014B | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIA | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 18. | 01014C | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIB | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 19. | 01015A | Serious | 19100266 D02 I | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $900 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 20. | 01015B | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 21. | 01016A | Serious | 19100266 H01 VIII | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $900 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 22. | 01016B | Serious | 19100266 H02 II | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 23. | 01016C | Serious | 19100266 I03 III | 12/30/2011 | 01/05/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 24. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 12/30/2011 | 01/04/2012 | $900 | $3,000 | $0 | 01/26/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 p.m. on November 11, 2011, Employee #1, a cutter for Parsons Logging, was felling a hickory tree, which was approximately 80 ft long with a 21 in. diameter. As the hickory tree was falling, it made contact with a poplar tree, which was approximately 70 ft long with a 17 in. diameter, and located approximately 17 ft to the right of the hickory tree. The hickory tree's top section broke off and hit the poplar tree, causing branches, approximately 17 ft to 24 ft in length to fall. The 17 ft branch struck Employee #1 on the top of his face and head, which resulted in his death. A coworker, who was working approximately .50 mile from Employee #1, drove up several minutes later and found Employee #1 laying on the ground, approximately 11 ft from the stump of the hickory tree. It appeared as though Employee #1 was traveling down his escape route, when he was struck by the tree.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, TREE, STRUCK BY, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315226837 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |