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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: 1613612.015 - Colorado Tree Solutions, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Colorado Tree Solutions, Llc
1546 Sherman Ave
Canon City, CO 81212
Mailing Address:
1421 Chestnut Street, Canon City, CO 81212
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/09/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1929514 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,718 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,718 |
| Current Penalty | $17,610 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,610 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/06/2023 | 01/12/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19040039 A01 | 01/06/2023 | 01/12/2023 | $311 | $1,865 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 01/06/2023 | 01/12/2023 | $2,797 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on July 20, 2022, an employee was standing in the tree limb drop zone. The employee was struck by a large tree branch. The employee suffered a fractured skull and midline brain shift and was killed.
Keywords: Brain, Falling Object, Fracture, Skull, Struck By, Tree, Tree Care
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1613612.015 | 28 | M | Fatality |