Safety Alert: Dusty Haul Road Leads to Accident
Background On a late spring day in the Pacific Northwest, two pickup trucks loaded with ATVs were traveling down a major haul road at the end of the day, one behind the other. Dry weather had resulted in dusty road surface conditions. Personal Characteristics The...
Safety Alert: Mechanic Hurt While Changing Dual Tires On Feller-Buncher
Background On a clear, sunny morning in the Southeast region, a mechanic was attempting to remove the front dual tires of a feller-buncher at a shop. The tire configuration consisted of a 30.5-inch inside tire and a 24.5-inch outside tire. Personal Characteristics The...
Log Hooks on Stump, Injures Rigging Slinger
Background: On a spring day in the Pacific Northwest, a logging crew was working in a partial cut timber sale. The ground was fairly flat, and the crew was presetting chokers by using two sets of chokers. While one set of chokers was being sent on the carriage, the...
SAFETY ALERT: Saw Head Strikes Rock; Sparks Ignite Forest Fire
Background During the summer in the Lake States Region, a logging operator was felling trees. The weather conditions at the time were dry, and the region was experiencing a prolonged drought. These environmental conditions created a risk of fire. Personal...