Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300492832 - Twin Tree Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Twin Tree Service Inc
5601 Camino Del Sol
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Mailing Address:
6489 Nw 80th Terrace, Parkland, FL 33067
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/22/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/09/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100670850 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 |
| Current Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 |
| 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 | 19100133 A01 | 08/25/1997 | 08/28/1997 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 08/25/1997 | 08/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 08/25/1997 | 09/12/1997 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was grinding tree branches with a self-feeding wood chipper. He was feeding material into the hopper when he apparently attempted to dislodge or push through jammed material with his foot or hand. Employee #1 was caught by the in-feed wheels and pulled into the chipper blade. He was killed.
Keywords: TREE LIMB, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, JAMMED, CHIPPER, HAND, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300492832 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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