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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119588531 - Bethesda Chevy Chase Tree Experts
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Bethesda Chevy Chase Tree Experts
6804 Meadow Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
Mailing Address:
1312 Mimosa Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/04/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361545734 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,125 |
| Current Penalty | $5,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,125 |
| 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 | 50104 A | 09/08/1993 | 09/13/1993 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 | R - Review Commission | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 50104 A | 09/08/1993 | 09/13/1993 | $875 | $875 | $0 | R - Review Commission | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 09/08/1993 | 09/13/1993 | $625 | $625 | $0 | R - Review Commission | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 09/08/1993 | 09/13/1993 | $750 | $750 | $0 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
A tree trimmer was in a tree 16.8 meters above the ground. He was using a chain saw to cut a dead limb out of the tree. He was not using a safety line, and his employer had provided little training regarding safe tree cutting operations. Additionally, the employee was not using any eye, face, or head protection. The chain saw cut the employee's lanyard, which was holding him in position in the tree. He fell to the ground and suffered multiple fractures to his legs and chest, lacerations of his lungs and heart, and severe trauma to his head. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: HEART, FRACTURE, LUNG, CHAIN SAW, LACERATION, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UNTRAINED, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119588531 | Fatality | Other | Forestry workers, except logging |