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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1522305.015 - 63640 - Jeff Swink Dba Jeff Swink Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
63640 - Jeff Swink Dba Jeff Swink Logging
2790 Ephesus Church Rd.
Se Ree, KY 40144
Mailing Address:
574 John Swink Rd., Rhodelia, KY 40161
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1751490 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| 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 | 07/27/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 07/27/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VII A | 07/27/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100266 D02 I | 07/27/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 07/27/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100266 I10 I | 07/27/2021 | 08/06/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On March 29, 2021, an employee was felling a large ash tree. During the felling process, the tree fell in an unintended direction and struck the employee, who died on March 30, 2021 from his injuries.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Cutting, Fracture, Hard Hat, Head, Logger, Logging, PPE, Skull, Struck By, Training, Tree, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522305.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |