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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: 1566063.015 - Keith Mathews & Chris Williams
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Keith Mathews & Chris Williams
1912 Manchester Ave
Nashville, TN 37218
Mailing Address:
2103 Scotts Ave., Nashville, TN 37216
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1838234 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,050 | $36,000 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $37,450 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $36,000 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $37,450 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100332 B02 | 04/22/2022 | 05/09/2022 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 19100067 C02 V | 04/22/2022 | 05/09/2022 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Willful | 19100333 C03 | 04/22/2022 | 05/09/2022 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Willful | 19100333 C03 I A 1 | 04/22/2022 | 05/09/2022 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Other | TDLWD RULE 800-01-04-.23(4)(A) | 11/04/2022 | 11/21/2022 | $400 | $400 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on November 29, 2021, an employee cut a limb near a powerline. As the employee cut the limb, the limb fell on the powerline and remained attached to the tree. The employee began to cut the limb again to free it from the tree. As the limb started to fall from the tree and the powerline, the powerline arced over and shocked the employee. The employee sustained an electrical shock to the right hand and left hip. The employee was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Keywords: Electric Shock, Hand, Hip, Shock, Tree, Tree Care
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1566063.015 | 43 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Hand cutting and trimming occupations |