Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301794533 - Charles Goeller
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Charles Goeller
1900 Block Of Kyle Court
Suffolk, VA 23434
Mailing Address:
4523 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360302830 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 6 | 18 | |||
| Current Violations | 11 | 6 | 17 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,950 |
| Current Penalty | $23,805 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,805 |
| 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 | 19100266 D01 VI | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 E02 X | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 H01 VI | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100266 I03 | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100266 D01 IV | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100266 E02 I | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100266 H01 I | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100266 H02 VI | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100266 H04 II | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01010A | Serious | 19100266 I07 | 04/15/1998 | 06/01/1998 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 12. | 01010B | Serious | 19260050 B | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 13. | 01011 | Serious | 19100266 I11 | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 14. | 01012A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 04/15/1998 | 06/01/1998 | $405 | $450 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 15. | 01012B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 04/15/1998 | 06/01/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 16. | 01012C | Serious | 19101200 H | 04/15/1998 | 06/01/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 17. | 02001 | Other | ARM000203 | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 18. | 02002 | Other | 19100266 D01 VII | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 19. | 02003 | Other | 19100266 D02 I | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 20. | 02004 | Other | 19100266 D04 | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 21. | 02005 | Other | 19100266 F03 VIII | 04/15/1998 | 04/27/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 22. | 02006 | Other | 19100266 I10 | 04/15/1998 | 04/21/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1998 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on October 31, 1997, Employee #1 cut a white oak tree that fell and became lodged in another tree. He then cut down the second tree, and both trees fell. The first tree struck and killed Employee #1.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, LODGED TREE, TREE, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301794533 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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