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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1554605.015 - 103403 - Alfredo Estrada
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
103403 - Alfredo Estrada
5900 York Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Mailing Address:
1260 Stoughton Ave, Chaska, MN 55318
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/15/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1807132 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $50,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,350 |
| Current Penalty | $50,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,350 |
| 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 | 182.653(08) | 02/17/2022 | 03/13/2022 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 02/28/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100029 A02 | 02/17/2022 | 03/13/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 02/28/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100030 A01 | 02/17/2022 | 03/13/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 02/28/2022 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on September 1, 2021, an employee was part of a three person team working to remove damaged branches from a tree. The employee was free-climbing a tree, performing tree trimming operations with a chainsaw. The employee fell from the tree at a height of 15 to 20 feet from the ground and struck his head, resulting in fatal injuries.
Keywords: Fall, Fall From Elevation, Head, Struck Against, Tree, Tree Care
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1554605.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |