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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1665870.015 - Miguel Patino Barron
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Miguel Patino Barron
3015 Groven St.
Houston, TX 77092
Mailing Address:
10730 Cutten Rd., Houston, TX 77066
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2023
Emphasis: L:Gifall
Case Closed: 06/16/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2024611 | ||
| Inspection | 1665822 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on April 23, 2023, an employee working for a landscaping service was working approximately 20 feet up in a tree trimming a branch. The branch fell off the tree and collided with another branch that was still attached to the tree. This caused the tree to break and fall with the employee still attached to the tree via a harness. The individual sustained multiple injuries from the fall and being struck by the branches. The employee died from his injuries approximately 2 minutes after arriving at the hospital.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Cutting, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Fracture, Harness, Internal Injuries, Landscaping, Lung, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Struck By, Tree Section, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1665870.015 | 42 | M | Fatality |