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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300666690 - Arbor Lawn Maintenance & Tree
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Arbor Lawn Maintenance & Tree
516 North Shore Road
Norfolk, VA 23505
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0191
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/1998
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 12/04/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360303515 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $20,500 |
| Current Penalty | $15,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $20,500 |
| 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 | ELEC040801 0I | 03/02/1999 | 03/08/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | ELEC0409 B | 03/02/1999 | 03/08/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 03/02/1999 | 04/04/1999 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100266 I07 II | 03/02/1999 | 04/04/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | ARM0050 B | 03/02/1999 | 03/08/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100266 I10 I | 03/02/1999 | 04/04/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee of a lawn- and tree-care company was standing on an aluminum ladder, which was leaning against a tree that was being trimmed. He was using a pruner to pass a rope to another employee, who was in the tree. The rope was attached to the end clip of the metal pruning pole, which had been extended about 4.9 meters. The employee on the ladder reached out with the pole, and it fell over onto an overhead power line that was about 3.4 meters from the tree. The employee on the ladder was electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, METAL POLE, TREE TRIMMING, E GI IB
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300666690 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |