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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: 1555809.015 - Valbon Dobrova
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Valbon Dobrova
320 Locust Street
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
Mailing Address:
108 Wesley Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238140/Masonry Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/03/2021
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Localtarg
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1818717 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $47,857 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,857 |
| Current Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,000 |
| 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 | 19100132 D01 | 03/28/2022 | $8,121 | $14,502 | $0 | 04/18/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 03/28/2022 | 04/14/2022 | $8,121 | $14,502 | $0 | 04/18/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100140 C13 II | 03/28/2022 | $8,121 | $14,502 | $0 | 04/18/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100333 C03 I A 1 | 03/28/2022 | $2,637 | $4,351 | $0 | 04/18/2022 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on October 3, 2021, an employee worked to cut down a tree with an electric Saws-All. The employee was on the tree making cuts while the tree was pulled using a sling attached to a Bobcat to prevent the tree falling onto a nearby house. At some point, the tree snapped and threw the employee, who fell approximately fourteen feet, and was killed.
Keywords: Construction vehicle, Cutting, Ejected, Saw, Sling, Tree, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1555809.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |