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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301952438 - Westervelt Tree And Landscape Service Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Hasbrouck Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Westervelt Tree And Landscape Service Corp.
1 Laurel Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
Mailing Address:
425 Madison Ave Apt. 31, New Milford, NJ 07646
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/23/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101380194 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100333 C03 IA1 | 11/10/1998 | 11/16/1998 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A tree trimmer was working in a pin oak, removing limbs that were approximately 8.2 meters from the ground. He was using a chain saw to cut the limbs. Apparently, his chain saw contacted a 7600-volt overhead power line, and he was electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, CHAIN SAW, ELECTROCUTED, UNTRAINED, TREE TRIMMING, E GI IB
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301952438 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |