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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: 1806264.015 - Henry Tree Surgery, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Henry Tree Surgery, Incorporated
3610 Hwy 107
Pineville, LA 71360
Mailing Address:
5630 Pinekraft Drive, Pineville, LA 71360
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/25/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2266097 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,930 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,930 |
| Current Penalty | $7,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,200 |
| 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 | 08/21/2025 | 09/17/2025 | $3,600 | $4,965 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100067 C02 V | 08/21/2025 | $3,600 | $4,965 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on February 22, 2025, Employee #1 was cutting the top portion of a 40-foot tree while working from an elevated truck-mounted bucket. During the operation, the tree fell toward the bucket and struck the employee. Employee #1 sustained fatally injuries.
Keywords: Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Falling Object, Head, Struck Against, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1806264.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Timber cutting and logging occupations |