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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1266431.015 - City Of Martinsville
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Health 0355123
Site Address:
City Of Martinsville
1007 Corn Tassel Trail
Martinsville, VA 24112
Mailing Address:
55 West Church Street P.O. Box 1112, Martinsville, VA 24112
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/30/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/08/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1267963 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:48 a.m. on September 26, 2017, Employee #1 was driving on a public road with his work vehicle, a John Deere 5105 mower. He needed to get the mower to another site for mowing an area. As he drove on the public road, a tree on private property was uprooted and fell. The tree struck the canopy of his tractor and seriously fractured his right leg. Employee #1 also suffered leg contusions. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he later died due to the severity of the leg fracture and contusions.
Keywords: Falling Object, Fracture, Lawn Mower, Leg, Struck By, Tree
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1266431.015 | 62 | M | Fatality | Hand cutting and trimming occupations |