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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302391396 - Ricky Loper
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Ricky Loper
1020 Woodlands Hills Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
Mailing Address:
141 Keahey Gore Road, Laurel, MS 39443
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/25/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/02/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101361129 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/29/1999 | 05/11/1999 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 05/21/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 E | 04/29/1999 | 05/04/1999 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 05/21/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 04/29/1999 | 05/11/1999 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 05/21/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100151 B | 04/29/1999 | 05/11/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/21/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was a member of a two-man crew assigned to cut down and remove six pine trees from a homeowner's yard. A groundsman was on site to control the direction the tree branches and trees would fall. The groundsman also was responsible for keeping unauthorized persons out of the area. Employee #1 was a tree trimmer and was working in a tree removing branches and cutting the tree to a specific length for felling. Employee #1 wore a tree-climber saddle, foot spikes and a body strap. Employee #1 was operating a Stihl 044 chainsaw with one hand and had the chainsaw attached to a line that was attached to the tree saddle. Employee #1 cut a branch from the pine tree at the 100-ft level. When the branch began to fall Employee #1 lowered the running chainsaw. The chainsaw struck and severed the body strap. Employee #1 fell to the ground and was killed.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, CHAIN SAW, SAFETY BELT, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302391396 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |