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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304247547 - Treecology, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Treecology, Inc
4225 Nw 5th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Mailing Address:
450 Ne 20th Ave Ste. 113, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2002
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 08/08/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100674480 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19100269 A02 I | 01/11/2002 | 01/18/2002 | $2,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 C | 01/11/2002 | 01/17/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100269 R01 I | 01/11/2002 | 01/17/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 R01 IIA | 01/11/2002 | 01/17/2002 | $2,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A tree service employee had climbed an aluminum ladder that had been placed against the tallest of some palm trees located on the northwest side of the backyard of a house to cut its branches. Apparently one of the branches made contact with an overhead phase conductor energized at 7,600 volts. Current went through the branch, the employee, and the extension ladder and entered the ground. The palm tree that became part of the circuit was located 4 feet, 5 inches from the overhead power line. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He had been electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TREE LIMB, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, TREE, TREE TRIMMING, E GI IB
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304247547 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |