A new untrained worker died of a head injury after he was hit by a falling tree. He was standing at the rear of a skidder being used in a logging operation at the time of the incident. He had been part of the three-person crew for about three weeks, and was helping out where needed at various tasks. The tree faller and skidder operator were experienced. It had been agreed by crew members the skidder operator should stay away from the area where the trees were being cut down. However, no discussion of safe work procedures or the hazards had […]