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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 303996003 - Steve Walsh
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Steve Walsh
47 Oak Ridge Court
Elkton, MD 21921
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 252 2102 Theodore Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS:
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100967421 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,950 |
| Current Penalty | $3,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,950 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100266 D01 IV | 11/16/2000 | 11/19/2000 | $900 | $900 | $0 | 11/22/2000 | - | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 11/16/2000 | 11/19/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/2000 | - | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIB | 11/16/2000 | 11/19/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/2000 | - | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 19100266 H01 VI | 11/16/2000 | 11/19/2000 | $3,050 | $3,050 | $0 | 11/22/2000 | - | |
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 19100266 D02 I | 11/16/2000 | 11/19/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/2000 | - | |
| 6. | 03002 | Other | 19100266 I07 I | 11/16/2000 | 11/19/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/2000 | - | |
| 7. | 03003 | Other | 19100266 I10 I | 11/16/2000 | 12/19/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/2000 | - |
Investigation Summary
The owner of a tree felling company and Employee #1 were working on the side to fell a dead gum tree located in a homeowner's front yard. The tree had a substantial back lean that prevented felling the tree with a ground cut. The tree was approximately 50 ft high and was at least 54 inches in circumference. Employee #1 climbed the tree to the 50 ft level and removed 2 dead limbs. He then attached a pull rope and lowered himself to approximately the 35 ft level. He made a notch cut with a chain saw and began to make a back cut while the owner was exerting force on the pull rope. The tree broke off at ground level and Employee #1 fell to the ground with the tree and died.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, CHAIN SAW, CRUSHED, TREE, TREE SECTION, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303996003 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |