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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1661614.015 - A.J.W. Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
A.J.W. Inc
Mccool Lane 40�45'19" N, 75�46'28"W
Andreas, PA 18211
Mailing Address:
Hoffman & Hlavac 1605 North Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 517, Allentown, PA 18104
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/29/2023
Emphasis: P:Treetrim, L:Treetrim
Case Closed: 01/11/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2018074 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 |
| Current Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/30/2023 | 09/12/2023 | $12,500 | $15,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 08/30/2023 | 09/12/2023 | $12,500 | $15,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on April 6, 2023, Employee #1 and the company owner were manually felling a danger tree. Employee #1 was struck by part of the tree, which broke off from the top of the danger tree. Employee #1 suffered a traumatic head injury which resulted in death.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Struck By, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tree Care, Tree Felling, Tree Limb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1661614.015 | 19 | M | Fatality |