Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200353068 - Employee killed by fallen tree
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306139106 | 05/12/2003 | 2411 | 113310 | M.G. Purvis Logging, Inc. |
Abstract: 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.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306139106 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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