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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1238469.015 - Allen Gibson And Jim Majors
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Allen Gibson And Jim Majors
3205 Memphis Lane
Bristol, VA 24202
Mailing Address:
17180 Bristol Highway, Bristol, VA 24202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2017
Emphasis: S:Logging Or Sawmills, S:Treetrim
Case Closed: 11/29/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1225024 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on June 6, 2017, an employee climbed a 75 feet tall tree, using gaffes, a climbing rope, and a work positioning belt to cut a tree down in sections. The employee cut a section from the top of the tree that was approximately 33 feet long. The butt at the end of this section was approximately 9 feet in diameter. When the section of the tree was cut, it kicked back and struck the employee in the chest area. The employee remained on the tree for approximately 50 minutes until a bucket truck with workers trained in pole retrieval arrived and got the injured employee down. The last 35 minutes or so in the tree, the employee was motionless and silent. The employee was pronounced dead by rescue personnel once at ground level.
Keywords: Chest, Kick Back, Logging, Struck By, Tree, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1238469.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |