Abstract
Logging is one of the most hazardous occupations in the nation as well as Kentucky. During 1994-1998, 45 fatalities in Kentucky were related to logging. Of those deaths, 7 were due to logs rolling off trucks at sawmills. The workers were all males and aged 31-64 years. Their experience varied from less than 1 year to more than 25 years. Below are brief case reports of three fatal events, followed by recommendations for prevention of similar events.
Document Type
Alert
Publication Date
7-2000
Repository Citation
Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, "Fatal Injuries Due to Logs Rolling Off Trucks at Sawmills" (2000). Kentucky Haz Alerts--Tractors/Logging. 5.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/face_tractors_alerts/5
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