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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1688118.015 - Holcomb Tree Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Holcomb Tree Inc.
129 Hollyberry Lane
Plainville, CT 06062
Mailing Address:
161 Woodford Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/2023
Emphasis: L:Treeland
Case Closed: 12/19/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2063176 | ||
| Referral | 2063143 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,697 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,697 |
| Current Penalty | $6,697 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,697 |
| 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 | 11/14/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100067 C02 V | 11/14/2023 | $2,009 | $2,009 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:11 a.m. on August 2, 2023, an employee was in the process of trimming a tree at a height of approximately 20 feet above the ground. The boom of the bucket truck sheared in two pieces. The employee suffered internal injuries and was killed.
Keywords: Boom, Bucket Truck, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Internal Injuries, Sheared, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1688118.015 | 59 | M | Fatality | Forestry workers, except logging |