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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: 1713845.015 - Terry Jones
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Terry Jones
502 C. St
Wynne, AR 72396
Mailing Address:
514 C Street, Wynne, AR 72396
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2108016 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,839 | $0 | $0 | $3,457 | $0 | $8,296 |
| Current Penalty | $4,839 | $0 | $0 | $3,457 | $0 | $8,296 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 04/18/2024 | 04/24/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 04/18/2024 | $3,457 | $3,457 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on November 3, 2023, an employee was helping belay the climbing rope for the coworker who was in the tree. The coworker in the tree cut a limb, letting it free fall. The limb hit the ground and rebounded into the employee, who was not clear of the drop zone, striking him in the face and chest. The employee sustained numerous injuries, including facial and sinus fractures, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, burst T4 vertebrae, broken right clavicle, fractured ribs, pulmonary contusions and brainstem bleeding. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Brain Bleed, Broken Bone, Chest, Clavicle, Contusion, Face, Falling Object, Fracture, Lung, Rib, Struck By, Subdural Hematoma, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Limb, Vertebra
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1713845.015 | 60 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |