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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: 1739248.015 - Orlando'S Landscaping, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Parsippany Area Office
Site Address:
Orlando'S Landscaping, Llc
95 Taylortown Rd.
Montville, NJ 07045
Mailing Address:
132 Hollywood Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/04/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall, L:Tree
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2148416 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $62,910 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,910 |
| Current Penalty | $62,910 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,910 |
| 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 | 19100132 D01 | 10/03/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | 10/28/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 F01 I | 10/03/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | 10/28/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100140 C20 | 10/03/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | 10/28/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 10/03/2024 | 10/11/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 10/28/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 10/03/2024 | 10/11/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 10/28/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100333 C03 I A 1 | 10/03/2024 | 10/11/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 10/28/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on April 4, 2024, an employee working as a helper for a landscaping company was cutting tree branches when he contacted a 7.2-kilivolt power line. The employee died when he was electrocuted from contact with the power lines.
Keywords: Branch, Clearance, Contact, Cutting, Electric Shock, Electric current, Electrical Wire, Electrocuted, Fall Protection, Hand Tool, High Voltage, Lack of Engineering Controls, Landscaper, Landscaping, Line Clearance, Overhead Power Line, PPE, Power Lines, Shock, Tree Branch, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1739248.015 | 25 | M | Fatality | Helpers, construction trades |