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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: 1787397.015 - New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation, And Historic Preservation Bear Mountain State Park
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh White Plains
Site Address:
New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation, And Historic Preservation Bear Mountain State Park
Sterling Forest State Park-Jennings Creek
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
Mailing Address:
625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 712190/Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/2024
Emphasis: S:Hh
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2232330 |
Investigation Summary
At 5:45 p.m. on November 9, 2024, A coworker was clearing brush and digging ditches to create a fire line for a forest fire. Employee #2 fell a tree, and as the tree fell, it struck another tree on the ground. A branch from the tree on the ground was thrown back toward Employee #2, striking him. Employee #2 sustained fatal injuries from the impact of the tree branch.
Keywords: Ground, Struck Against, Struck By, Thrown, Tree, Tree Branch, Tree Care, Tree Shear
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1787397.015 | 18 | M | Fatality |