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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: 1786838.015 - Robert Hoisington
Inspection Information - Office: Wilmington Area Office
Site Address:
Robert Hoisington
45 S. Shore Drive
Dover, DE 19901
Mailing Address:
1002 Pearson'S Corner Rd, Hartly, DE 19953
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2024
Emphasis: L:Treetrim
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2231117 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| Current Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| 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 | 05/05/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 05/05/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 05/05/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on November 7, 2024, Employee #1 was cutting a downed tree branch beneath a tree scheduled for removal. A 500-pound branch was cut from a height of approximately 20 feet. The branch fell to the ground, bounced, and then struck the employee, who was working below. The employee sustained fatal internal injuries and head trauma.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Fall, Falling Object, Struck Against, Struck By, Tree, Tree Branch, Tree Care, Tree Failure, Tree Felling, Tree Limb, Tree Pruner, Tree Section, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1786838.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |