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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: 1691855.015 - Frontier Forestry, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Frontier Forestry, Llc
Fm 269
Pickton, TX 75471
Mailing Address:
1020 36 Street South, Paris, TX 75460
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/18/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2069450 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,440 |
| Current Penalty | $7,032 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,032 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100269 A02 I A | 12/08/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $3,516 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 B01 I | 12/08/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $0 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100269 C01 II | 12/08/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $0 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 12/08/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $3,516 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100333 C03 I A 1 | 12/08/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $0 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on August 17, 2023, an employee was trimming trees from around power line when the pole saw he was using came into contact with a power line. The employee was electrocuted and died.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Contact, Electrocuted, Power Lines, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1691855.015 | 23 | M | Fatality |