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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: 1827223.015 - 158964 - Woodrow W. Blake Jr.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
158964 - Woodrow W. Blake Jr.
3753 Shacktown Road
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Mailing Address:
1904 Falcon Road, Winston Salem, NC 27108
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/15/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2297777 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,930 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $13,930 |
| Current Penalty | $11,930 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $13,930 |
| 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 | 19100067 C02 V | 07/18/2025 | 07/22/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 07/18/2025 | 09/04/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 07/18/2025 | 08/13/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 07/18/2025 | 07/22/2025 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 07/18/2025 | 07/22/2025 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on January 20, 2025, Employee #1 was working in a truck bucket approximately 40 feet above ground when he was struck by a branch and fell out of the bucket. Emergency medical services were called and initiated life-saving measures at the scene. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Keywords: Branch, Bucket , Bucket Truck, CPR, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Struck By, Tree Branch, Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1827223.015 | 55 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |