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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1020397.015 - Wachusett Tree & Landscaping Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Wachusett Tree & Landscaping Service, Inc.
128 Highland St
Berlin, MA 01503
Mailing Address:
Po Box 168, Berlin, MA 01503
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/23/2015
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed: 04/09/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 934345 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,800 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Other | 19100132 D01 | 05/13/2015 | 05/19/2015 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19100132 D02 | 05/13/2015 | 05/26/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 05/13/2015 | 05/26/2015 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 05/13/2015 | 05/19/2015 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 05/13/2015 | 05/26/2015 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 05/13/2015 | 05/19/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on January 23, 2015, an employee was working on the hydraulic lines of the New Holland LS 170 skid steer. The line lost the hydraulic pressure, which caused the skid steer bucket to fall and crush the employee against the body of the vehicle. The employee received a crushing injury to the chest and abdomen causing the employee to asphyxiate on his own blood. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Bucket Elevator, Crushed, Hydraulic Line, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Skidder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1020397.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |