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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: 1611215.015 - Mendez Lawn Services Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Mendez Lawn Services Corp
869 West 46 Street
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Mailing Address:
14301 Sw 41st Street, Miramar, FL 33027
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/2022
Emphasis: L:Landscpe
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1923437 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,653 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,653 |
| Current Penalty | $13,290 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,290 |
| 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 | Other | 19100135 A01 | 01/23/2023 | 02/02/2023 | $0 | $2,679 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 I A 1 | 01/23/2023 | 02/02/2023 | $10,940 | $15,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C07 | 01/23/2023 | 02/02/2023 | $2,350 | $3,349 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on July 24, 2022, an employee was trimming branches off of a tree. The employee's pole saw made contact with a power line and the employee was electrocuted. The employee died at the job site.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Overhead Power Line, Tree, Tree Care
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1611215.015 | 22 | M | Fatality |