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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307150854 - The Tree Advocate, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
The Tree Advocate, Inc
1014 Sorrento Woods Blvd.
Laurel, FL 34272
Mailing Address:
1124 Myrtle Ave., Venice, FL 34292
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/22/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102367380 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/10/2004 | 05/20/2004 | $4,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 4, 2003, Employee #1 was cutting down an oak tree measuring approximately 3 ft round. The chainsaw broke, and Employee #1 walked back to the truck to retrieve another chainsaw. When Employee #1 was returning to the tree to finish the cut, the tree began to fall. Employee #1 was not paying attention to the tree and it fell directly on him. Employee #1 was killed at the scene.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, CHAIN SAW, TREE, TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307150854 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |