Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1320663.015 - Out On A Limb Tree Care, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Out On A Limb Tree Care, Inc.
1070 Twin Lakes Road
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Mailing Address:
2105 Copenhaffer Road, Dover, PA 17315
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/06/2018
Emphasis: L:Treetrim
Case Closed: 12/29/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1345067 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,868 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,868 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | 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 | 12/04/2018 | 12/18/2018 | $8,000 | $12,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 12/04/2018 | 12/18/2018 | $2,000 | $12,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 12/04/2018 | 12/18/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on June 4, 2018, two employees were determining the way to fell a tree and their escape plan. The employees walked up the incline to determine the best route for escape if the tree started to fall their way. They decided to go down the incline to the right as it was clearer and down hill. The feller made his cuts and then placed pulleys and rope on the tree that allowed them to pull the tree from the side instead of pulling the tree towards them. They walked up the incline and started to pull on the rope. The feller started down the incline and looked up to see how the tree was falling and in his peripheral vision saw the other employee's back instead of his front. He yelled "stop wrong way" but he kept running and was struck and killed by the tree limb.
Keywords: Struck By, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1320663.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |