Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1093771.015 - Audy Tipton
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
Audy Tipton
2775 Hopkins Road
Amherst, NY 14228
Mailing Address:
6754 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1022306 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/14/2016 | $150 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/29/2016 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 03/14/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/29/2016 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 03/14/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/29/2016 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 03/14/2016 | $150 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/29/2016 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 10:06 a.m. on September 19, 2015, an employee was working for a landscaping service. He was cutting down a large tree branch that was approximately 10.7 meters (35 feet) above the ground. After he made the cut, the branch fell. As that branch fell, the branch directly above it gave way as well. The employee was pushed away from the tree by the falling branches. He fell onto the ground below. He sustained severe back and chest injuries. He was killed.
Keywords: Back, Chest, Fall, Struck By, Torso, Tree, Tree Limb, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1093771.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |
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