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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305838070 - Amish Village,Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Amish Village,Incorporated
199 Hartman Bridge Road
Ronks, PA 17572
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 115, Route 896, Strasburg, PA 17579
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 713990/All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361841869 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,900 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | $7,150 |
| 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 | 11/03/2003 | 12/01/2003 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIA | 11/03/2003 | 12/01/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 11/03/2003 | 12/01/2003 | $1,800 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 E02 XI | 11/03/2003 | 12/01/2003 | $1,800 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 H02 V | 11/03/2003 | 12/01/2003 | $1,800 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Other | 19100266 I01 | 11/03/2003 | 12/01/2003 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 31, 2003, Employee #1 was working alone cutting down some trees on the property. Using an Echo CS-3000 Type 1E gasoline-powered chain saw, Employee #1 started cutting down a tree. Employee #1 stood on the south side of this tree and began the cut on the south side of this tree approximately 83.5 in. above the ground. The tree was over 43.5 ft high and had a diameter of about 6.68 in. at the point of the cut. After Employee #1 cut half way through the tree, the tree split unexpectedly and fell northward. When this happened, either the butt of the tree fell onto Employee #1, or the after the tree hit the ground, it kicked-back and the butt struck him. Employee #1 did not notch the tree, held the chain saw above shoulder height while cutting, and did not wear safety glasses, a hard hat and chaps. Employee #1 was hospitalized and died from his injuries on August 12, 2003.
Keywords: KICK BACK, FRACTURE, TREE FELLING, PPE, CHAIN SAW, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305838070 | Fatality | Fracture | Painters, construction and maintenance |