OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221719347

317738469 - DK MOORE ENTERPRISES LLC

HALFWAY, OR— 2024-11-10T00:00:00

Event: ATV, Back, Bullet, Firearm, Flying Object, Guide, Gun, Gunfire, Gunshot, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Projectile, Puncture, Puncture Wound, Rifle, Training
NAICS: 541611
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347876054
Employer profile: 317738469 - DK MOORE ENTERPRISES LLC
Summary number: 221719347
Report ID: 1054115

Event description

Employee dies after being shot while guiding hunting trip

Investigation abstract

At 7:58 a.m. on November 10, 2024, an employee working as a hunting guide for a recreational service provider took two clients on an elk hunting trip in the mountains of a ranch. While they were out exploring, the group spotted elk in the distance. As they exited the side-by-side ATV, the employee began setting up a tripod. While one of the clients was getting out of the vehicle his weapon discharged and struck the employee killing him instantly.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 62 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
999

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