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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: 1590107.015 - Salem Tree Guys
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Salem Tree Guys
507 Moran Avenue
Salem, VA 24153
Mailing Address:
2011 Rice Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/2022
Emphasis: S:Fall, S:Treetrim
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1885305 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,924 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,924 |
| Current Penalty | $13,539 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,539 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 16VAC25-73-30.A | 10/07/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $712 | $890 | $0 | 10/24/2022 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100030 A01 | 10/07/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2022 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.D.1 | 10/07/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $0 | 10/24/2022 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.D.2 | 10/07/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2022 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 16VAC25-73-60.B.1 | 10/07/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $0 | 10/24/2022 | L - State Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 16VAC25-73-60.B.5 | 10/07/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2022 | L - State Settlement | |
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 16VAC25-73-60.B.2 | 10/07/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $10,747 | $13,434 | $0 | 10/24/2022 | L - State Settlement | |
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 16VAC25-73-40.C.5 | 10/07/2022 | 11/14/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2022 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee was operating a TEREX aerial lift and performing work from the basket of the aerial lift. The employee was performing tree-trimming operations. The employee fell from the aerial lift bucket approximately 14.5 feet. The employee was killed as a result of the injuries sustained in the fall.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Bucket , Fall, Fall From Elevation, Tree Care
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1590107.015 | 40 | M | Fatality |