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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109142802 - Cannon Tree Services
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Cannon Tree Services
3635 Old Hwy Us 41, Lot 1
Dasher, GA 31601
Mailing Address:
3695 Jimmy Sublett Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/22/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100900224 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100333 A01 | 07/24/1997 | 08/12/1997 | $1,050 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IA1 | 07/24/1997 | 08/12/1997 | $1,050 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Three employees were assigned to remove a tree. The tree had a 7500-volt overhead power line passing through its branches. One of the employees was working in the tree at the same height as the power line. After cutting the tree on one side, he moved to the other side of the tree, where the power line was, and cut that side of the tree. After cutting the tree and pushing the block to the ground, the employee contacted the power line with the back of his neck as he was snapping a chainsaw onto his tree saddle. (The power line was about 520 millimeters from the tree at the time.) The employee was electrocuted. He was pronounced dead on the scene by the local deputy coroner.
Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, TREE FELLING, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, TREE, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109142802 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |