Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100236777 - Quaker City Tree Surgeons, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
Quaker City Tree Surgeons, Inc.
1373 Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Road
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Mailing Address:
424 Johnson Street, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/23/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/21/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360140826 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,720 |
| Current Penalty | $620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $620 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/08/1989 | 03/11/1989 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/24/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/08/1989 | 03/11/1989 | $620 | $720 | $0 | 03/24/1989 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING FROM AN AERIAL LIFT, TRIMMING TREES NEAR A 13-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED THE LINE WITH HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE HE WAS ALSO IN CONTACT WITH THE TREE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100236777 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |
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