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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: 1750669.015 - B & B Tree Specialist, Landscaping, And Lawn Service
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
B & B Tree Specialist, Landscaping, And Lawn Service
4130 Sequoia Street
Baytown, TX 77521
Mailing Address:
2307 Foxglove, Highlands, TX 77562
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2166575 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,839 | $0 | $0 | $388 | $0 | $5,227 |
| Current Penalty | $4,839 | $0 | $0 | $388 | $0 | $5,227 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/22/2024 | 11/08/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | 10/30/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 H01 | 10/22/2024 | 11/08/2024 | $388 | $388 | $0 | 10/30/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on May 24, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a tree service company, was cutting tree branches at an elevated height when the employee's chainsaw experienced a kickback. The chainsaw swung out of the tree, causing the employee to lose control of their fall harness rigging. As a result, Employee #1 fell to the ground, sustaining multiple fatal injuries, including a fractured skull, multiple fractured ribs, and a dislocated arm at the shoulder. The employee's death was immediate. The fall occurred onto a ground surface mixed with hard compacted soil, rocks, and tree roots.
Keywords: Arm, Chain Saw, Dislocated, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Kick Back, Rib, Shoulder, Skull, Tree
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1750669.015 | 55 | M | Fatality | Forestry workers, except logging |