Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301820718 - J. L. Kent & Sons, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
J. L. Kent & Sons, Inc.
Approx 3/4 Miles North Of Rt. 606 On Rt. 609
Woodford, VA 22580
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/19/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360300388 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,575 |
| Current Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| 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 | 19100266 D01 VII | 09/22/1998 | 09/28/1998 | $450 | $700 | $0 | 09/25/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 H01 | 09/22/1998 | 09/28/1998 | $4,725 | $7,000 | $0 | 09/25/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 I03 IV | 09/22/1998 | 10/02/1998 | $4,725 | $7,000 | $0 | 09/25/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 I07 | 09/22/1998 | 10/19/1998 | $600 | $875 | $0 | 09/25/1998 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on April 28, 1998, Employee #1 was using a chain saw to cut a 70 ft long by 10 in. diameter black pine tree in two. The tree had been toppled over by a track excavator and was flat on the ground except for its trunk, which was bowed over a pile of dirt created when the tree was pushed over. When Employee #1 had cut approximately 9 in. through the tree, it broke in two and sprung up, striking Employee #1 in the head. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: KICK BACK, HEAD, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TREE, STRUCK BY, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301820718 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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