Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15108574 - Lou A Surcamp
Inspection Information - Office: Eugene
Site Address:
Lou A Surcamp
Usfs 5840 Spur 535 Approx 13 Mi Se Of
Lowell, OR 97452
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1057, Springfield, OR 97477
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/15/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360629075 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $50 | $0 | $0 | $50 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $50 | $0 | $0 | $50 |
| 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 | Repeat | 780006001 | 05/09/1985 | 04/02/1985 | $50 | $50 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS THE RIGGING SLINGER AND WAS CONTROLLING THE WORK OF THREE CHOKER SETTERS. THE CREW HAD JUST SET A TURN OF 5 LOGS AND HAD MOVED BACK TO A SAFE DISTANCE (ABOUT 80 FEET FROM THE TURN). EMPLOYEE #1 SIGNALED FOR THE TURN TO BE PULLED IN. AN EIGHTY FOOT MAPLE LOG PIVOTED ON ITS BUTT END, WHIPPED AROUND AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE HEAD.
Keywords: HEAD, LOG, STRUCK BY, LOGGING, DRAGLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15108574 | Fatality | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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