Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1004857.015 - Foggy Mountain Outdoor Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Foggy Mountain Outdoor Maintenance
1401 Greendale Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Mailing Address:
1300 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/2015
Emphasis: S:Fri, S:Treetrim
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 918441 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $20,580 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,580 |
| Current Penalty | $8,890 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | $0 | $10,290 |
| 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 | 16VAC25-73-30.A | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $2,073 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.A.2 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $2,073 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 16VAC25-73-90.A.4 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 16VAC25-73-90.D.3 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 16VAC25-73-90.E.2 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 16VAC25-73-90.G.1 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01004A | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.C.2 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $600 | $630 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 8. | 01004B | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.C.5 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.D.2 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $2,073 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 10. | 01006A | Other | 16VAC25-73-90.A.17 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 11. | 01006B | Serious | 16VAC25-73-90.A.16 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 01009A | Serious | 16VAC25-73-90.D.12 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $2,073 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement | |
| 13. | 01009B | Serious | 16VAC25-73-90.E.1 | 04/24/2015 | 04/30/2015 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/15/2015 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on October 28, 2014, an employee, who was on the ground, was guiding cut limbs from a tree, when a limb suddenly fell, striking him in the chest. The employee sustained a bruised sternum and blunt force chest trauma. The employee died.
Keywords: Falling Object, Material Handling, Struck By, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1004857.015 | 23 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |
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