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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: 1765328.015 - Vanburen'S Tree Service, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Vanburen'S Tree Service, Llc
2115 E. Nedro Rd.
Tampa, FL 33604
Mailing Address:
9402 N 10th St, Tampa, FL 33612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2193469 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,515 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,515 |
| Current Penalty | $21,515 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,515 |
| 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 | 19100067 C02 V | 01/29/2025 | 02/25/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | 02/21/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 01/29/2025 | 02/25/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 02/21/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100333 C03 I A 1 | 01/29/2025 | 02/25/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/21/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a tree removal company, was working from an aerial lift while performing tree removal tasks. During the process, the pole saw made contact with overhead powerlines, electrocuting the employee. The employee fell from the elevated aerial lift to the ground. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the employee died from the fatal injuries. The incident occurred while working near overhead powerlines, and the employer has been cited for violations related to working with electrical hazards and aerial lift safety.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Contact, Electrocuted, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Power Lines, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1765328.015 | 36 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |