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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1553518.015 - Las Vegas Superior Tree Services
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Las Vegas Superior Tree Services
20 East Rhodes Ranch Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Mailing Address:
404 Parrot Hill Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/16/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1812498 | ||
| Inspection | 1555058 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1555052 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on September 16, 2021, an employee had finished trimming an approximately 50 foot tall palm tree and had begun descending the tree. The employee reportedly was having some difficulty with his climbing gear when he suddenly fell from a height of approximately 40 to 45 feet. The employee incurred a head injury, broken ankles and other injuries and died on scene.
Keywords: Ankle, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Broken, Broken Bone, Contusion, Defect, Defective, Defective Equipment, Descending, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Ground Crew Worker, Head, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Palm Tree, Tree, Tree Climbing System, Tree Trimming, Unstable Position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1553518.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |