Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106099195 - Alabama Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Alabama Tree Service
3505 Riviere Du Chien Rd.
Mobile, AL 36605
Mailing Address:
4017 Burma Rd., Mobile, AL 36693
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/15/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/14/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361978414 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,550 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 08/04/1994 | 09/15/1994 | $825 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100133 A02 | 08/04/1994 | 08/08/1994 | $550 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 08/04/1994 | 08/08/1994 | $825 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100242 A | 08/04/1994 | 08/08/1994 | $550 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 08/04/1994 | 08/12/1994 | $250 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 08/04/1994 | 08/12/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005C | Serious | 19101200 H | 08/04/1994 | 08/12/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 08/04/1994 | 08/09/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02002 | Other | 19100020 G01 I | 08/04/1994 | 08/12/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02003 | Other | 19100020 G01 II | 08/04/1994 | 08/12/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02004 | Other | 19100020 G01 III | 08/04/1994 | 08/12/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02005 | Other | 19100020 G02 | 08/04/1994 | 08/12/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was about 15 ft high in a tree. He was cutting down a tree piece that was approximately 57 ft long and was leaning 20 degrees. As the piece was falling, its stub kicked back, pushing the chain saw into Employee #1's throat. He died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: KICK BACK, CHAIN SAW, WORK RULES, TREE SECTION, NECK, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106099195 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |
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