Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101487247 - Roland P. Mennella Landscaping, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Island Area Office
Site Address:
Roland P. Mennella Landscaping, Inc.
The Admiralty, 550 Montauk Highway
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Mailing Address:
305 Orinoco Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901796201 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| 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 | Repeat | 19100067 C02 V | 07/10/1992 | 07/15/1992 | $100 | $4,000 | $0 | 07/30/1992 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
A tree trimmer was working from the bucket of an aerial lift, cutting the top off a 12.2-meter-tall pine tree. To prevent smaller scrubs below from being damaged by the falling treetop, the employee secured a line from the top of the tree to the aerial lift bucket and finished the cut. Apparently, he had pressure on the control lever that raised the bucket. When the cut was complete, the bucket and the top of the tree surged upward and then downward in a whiplash motion, bringing the employee, the aerial lift boom, and the top of the tree plunging to the ground. The employee suffered multiple fractures and died of his injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, OVERLOADED, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101487247 | Fatality | Fracture | Forestry workers, except logging |
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