Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110103942 - Expert Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Expert Tree Service
4626 Chimney Rock Drive
Lilburn, GA 30247
Mailing Address:
4538 Arcado Road, Lilburn, GA 30247
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/05/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/18/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360414882 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 09/27/1990 | 09/30/1990 | $50 | $50 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19040008 | 09/27/1990 | 09/30/1990 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 9:52 a.m. on August 22, 1990, Employee #1 and another tree trimmer were at a private residence removing four pine trees. Employee #1 was taking down his second tree. He had a chain saw, tree climbers, and a safety belt and lanyard. The lanyard was homemade with a snap hook tied in at one end of the rope. The other end of the rope was tied to a ring on his safety belt. Apparently, the snap hook came untied, causing Employee #1 to fall from the tree. After the accident, the hook could not be found. Employee #1 died from a ruptured liver and lung. The employer did not report the fatality within 48 hours. No violations relating to the fall were noted. The safety belt and lanyard belonged to the employee.
Keywords: LUNG, UNSECURED, RUPTURE, TREE, LANYARD, FALL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110103942 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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