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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100348747 - Evergreen Sprinkler Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Evergreen Sprinkler Systems, Inc.
13830 Sw 8th St.
Miami, FL 33184
Mailing Address:
12214 Sw 128th St., Miami, FL 33186
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/10/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360677249 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WALKING IN A PARKING LOT NEXT TO A FRESHLY PLANTED "SABLE" PALM TREE. THE SOIL AROUND THE TREE HAD BEEN COMPACTED, BUT THE TREE HAD NOT BEEN GUYED OR BRACED IN ANY WAY. WHEN EMPLOYEE #1 WAS APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET FROM THE BASE OF THE 25 FOOT TALL TREE, IT UPROOTED AND FELL ON HIM, STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD, AND LANDING ACROSS HIS BODY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS KILLED. NO VIOLATIONS OF INDUSTRY PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES WERE APPARENT.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100348747 | Occupation Not Listed |