Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1248761.015 - Grayback Forestry Contracting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Grayback Forestry Contracting, Inc.
Seeley Ranger District Of Lolo Nf
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 16268, Missoula, MT 59808
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115310/Support Activities for Forestry
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/2017
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 1242719 | ||
Inspection | 1249038 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 p.m. on July 19, 2017, an employee was part of a crew, responding to a fire in the Lolo National Forest. After completing a safety briefing, the top of a tree broke and struck the employee. The employee was crushed and killed by the falling tree section.
Keywords: Falling Object, Fire Fighter, Struck By, Tree Section
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1248761.015 | 19 | M | Fatality | Forestry workers, except logging |