Inspection Detail

Inspection: 123166399 - Blue Ribbon Tree Experts

Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office

Inspection Nr: 123166399

Report ID: 0111500

Date Opened: 07/07/1994

Site Address:
Blue Ribbon Tree Experts
25 Blueberry Lane
Shelton, CT 06484

Mailing Address:
52 Williams Road, Monore, CT 06468

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0783

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/08/1994

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/12/1994

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360522148
Referral	902559962	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations
Initial Penalty	$1,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,500
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	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	10/06/1994	10/24/1994	$1,500	$1,500	$0		I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170710099

Event: 07/07/1994

Employee dies after falling to ground with tree

Employee #1, of a tree service, was removing a dead birch tree located at a private residence. The employee climbed approximately 20 to 25 feet into the tree using pole climbers, a body belt, and a safety strap. As he was about to top the tree, it broke at its base and crashed to the ground, carrying the employee with it. On the way down, the employee struck a branch on an adjacent tree. Employee #1 sustained severe multiple internal injuries and died shortly after being admitted to a local hospital.

Keywords: STRUCK AGAINST, TREE, TREE SECTION, FALL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123166399			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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