Inspection 347565582 OPENED MAY 17, 2024Closed
Approx 13 Miles On Fs-48 From Wamic, Government Camp, OR 97028 · Support Activities for Forestry · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 16, 2024 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by tree
At 3:15 p.m. on May 16, 2024, Employee #1, a swamper, was working in an area where a series of four trees had been felled. The first two trees were felled without incident. However, when tree #3 struck tree #5, the situation became hazardous. Tree #4 was felled, and the area was cleared. While the swamper was retrieving and cleaning up debris, the top of tree #5 unexpectedly fell, striking him and causing fatal injuries. Emergency services responded, but the employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR OAR 437-007-0220(3)(B) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 2024 | Final |