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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1698122.015 - City Of Richmond
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
City Of Richmond
2801 East Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Mailing Address:
3540 North Hopkins Road, Richmond, VA 23224
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/11/2024
Emphasis: S:Treetrim
Case Closed: 10/30/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2082783 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,375 |
| Current Penalty | $15,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,375 |
| 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 | 16VAC25-73-90.G.5 | 03/11/2024 | 04/25/2024 | $15,375 | $15,375 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 16VAC25-73-30.A | 03/11/2024 | 04/25/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.D.2 | 03/11/2024 | 04/25/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.D.6 | 03/11/2024 | 04/25/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 16VAC25-73-40.D.3 | 03/11/2024 | 04/25/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on September 14, 2023, Employee #1 was delimbing branches off of a partially fallen tree, using a chain saw. Employee #1 cut a large branch that was supporting the tree approximately six feet off the ground. When the branch came off, the trunk of the large oak tree fell and rolled onto Employee #1. Employee #1 was killed due to asphyxiation and broken bones.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Broken Bone, Chain Saw, Crushed, Falling Object, Rolled, Struck By, Tree Care, Tree Felling, Tree Limb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1698122.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Painters, construction and maintenance |