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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: 1763785.015 - Wolfe Tree Services Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Wolfe Tree Services Llc
3845 S. Utica Ave
Tulsa, OK 74105
Mailing Address:
1223 South Yale Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2253196 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1798610 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1796133 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,547 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,547 |
| Current Penalty | $3,547 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,547 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 01/17/2025 | 02/11/2025 | $3,547 | $3,547 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 01/17/2025 | 02/11/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on July 22, 2024, an employee working for a tree service had completed tree trimming duties and was preparing to climb down a tree. The employee contacted nearby energized power lines and was shocked. The employee died due to electrocution.
Keywords: Clearance, Contact, Cutting, Descending, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Insufficient Supervision, Landscaping, Line Clearance, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Overhead Power Line, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Power Lines, Protective Clothing, Shock, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1763785.015 | 37 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |