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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304689243 - The Wilds Christian Association, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
The Wilds Christian Association, Inc.
1000 Wilds Ridge Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7032
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Tree Felling
Case Closed: 10/25/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102092574 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,563 |
| Current Penalty | $1,785 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,785 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 09/25/2001 | 09/28/2001 | $1,575 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 95012901 | 09/25/2001 | 09/28/2001 | $210 | $413 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 09/25/2001 | 09/28/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 09/25/2001 | 10/29/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 13, 2001, Employee #1 identified a dead tree approximately six weeks prior to the incident and reported it to management. Employee #1 selected the gear needed to fell the tree including a climbing rope, working rope, saddle, saws, and other equipment needed. Employee #1 and Employee #2 proceeded to the work area of the dead tree, which was amongst cabins. Employee #1 communicated to Employee #2 the plan to fell the tree. Employee #1 climbed the tree to a crouch created by "Y" at approximately 30 feet in elevation. The first branch of the "Y" was successfully topped and brought to the ground with the help of Employee #2 using a working rope and a friction bar. The second branch was cut and nearly brought to the ground when the tree trunk broke at a five-foot elevation, while Employee #1 was in the tree. A saddle with a rope grab to the climbing rope secured Employee #1. The tree and Employee #1 struck the roof of a nearby cabin. The tree and Employee #1 rolled off the cabin to the ground. Paramedics pronounced the Employee #1 dead at the scene.
Keywords: ROOF, ROPE, SAW, TREE, GEAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304689243 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |