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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1350376.015 - Rapid Tree Removal
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Rapid Tree Removal
5530 Timberlane St.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Mailing Address:
4987 Hillcrest Ave, Okemos, MI 48864
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Fall
Case Closed: 10/24/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1387454 |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 p.m. on September 24, 2018, an employee was removing a large 12 inch diameter branch of cottonwood tree while up approximately 30 feet in a bucket truck with no fall protection worn. A line was tied to the branch and attached to tractor and tension was placed upon the branch as the tractor backed away. The employee was knocked from the bucket and fell to the ground when the cut was made on the branch and the tension was suddenly released. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Boom, Boom Truck, Ejected, Fall Protection, Struck By, Tree Section, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1350376.015 | 62 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |