Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120430145 - Town & Country Tree Service

Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry

Inspection Nr: 120430145

Report ID: 0552700

Date Opened: 08/31/1992

Site Address:
Town & Country Tree Service
2022 17th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55903

Mailing Address:
227 7th Ave Se, Rochester, MN 55903

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0783

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: No Insp/Other

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/31/1992

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/16/1992

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360241244

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 813162

Event: 08/31/1992

FALL - CHAIN SAW CUT SUPPORT LANYARD

A tree trimmer was tied off in a tree about 9.1 meters above the ground, preparing to cut a tree limb with a chain saw. After checking to make sure that the ground crew was clear, the employee started his chain saw and inadvertently cut through the lanyard supporting his harness, resulting in a headfirst fall to his death.

Keywords: CHAIN SAW, SAW, TREE, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120430145			Fatality	Concussion	Supervisors, related agricultural occupations

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