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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1189579.015 - Sunflower Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Sunflower Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc.
Valencia Grande Ave.
Wimauma, FL 33598
Mailing Address:
15200 Sr 7, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/2016
Emphasis: L:Landscpe
Case Closed: 06/01/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1149840 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1180802 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,675 |
| Current Penalty | $12,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,675 |
| 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 | 04/21/2017 | $12,675 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on October 26, 2016, Employee #1 and a coworker were performing landscaping work. Employee #1 was overseeing the coworker operate a skid-steer vehicle, while preparing an area of soil for planting. As Employee #1 was standing behind the skid steer vehicle, its operator began backing up. Employee #1 was struck by the vehicle, which was not equipped with a back up alarm. Emergency services were contacted and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was treated for internal injuries. Employee #1 later died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: Back-Up Alarm, Backing Up, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1189579.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Management related occupations, n.e.c. |