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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1277032.015 - Greg Smith Tree Service Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
Greg Smith Tree Service Llc
83 Hazeltop Drive
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Mailing Address:
3726 Main Road, Franklinville, NJ 08322
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1283607 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1284329 |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on November 7, 2017, a climber was approximately 40 feet up a tree. The climber was properly secured with his vertical life line and positioning. The climber had secured an upper section of tree to be removed with a butt hitch. When the climber made a final cut, a section of tree fell as expected. Shock loading of this section caused the tree to break approximately 32 inches above ground level. The tree fell with the climber and turned approximately 180 degrees while falling. The climber was caught in between the tree and the ground when tree hit the ground and was killed.
Keywords: Caught Between, Struck By, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1277032.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Timber cutting and logging occupations |