Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112381512 - Hendricksen The Care Of Trees, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Hendricksen The Care Of Trees, Inc.
721 Old Hunt Way
Herndon, VA 22070
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360301501 |
Investigation Summary
A tree trimmer was about 14.3 meters above ground in a red oak tree. He was removing the top 6.1-meter section of the tree. When he cut through the tree, the top section fell over, and the bottom section of the tree broke at ground level. The employee fell with the tree and struck the ground. He died from the injuries he received in the fall.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE, FALL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112381512 | Fatality | Fracture | Forestry workers, except logging |
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