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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1739348.015 - Tip Top Tree Service Va
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Tip Top Tree Service Va
916 Jamestown Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Mailing Address:
3519 Maurer Court, South Chesterfield, VA 23834
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, S:Fall, S:Treetrim
Case Closed: 09/27/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2148274 | ||
| Referral | 2218200 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 12:21 p.m. on April 4, 2024, Employee #1, employed in tree removal operations, was working to stabilize a cut tree limb to lower it to the ground. While attempting to remove the limb, the rope holding the limb snapped, causing the employee to fall out of the bucket truck. The employee fell to the ground, sustaining fatal blunt force trauma from the impact of the fall. Emergency services were called, but the employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Bucket Truck, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Ground, Tree
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1739348.015 | 48 | M | Fatality |