Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306276551 - Lewis Tree Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Lewis Tree Service, Inc.
River Road
Monroe, MA 01350
Mailing Address:
225 Ballantyne Road, Rochester, NY 14623
Union Status: Union
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/31/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100690528 | ||
| Referral | 200697308 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,900 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | $20,700 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $7,200 |
| 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 | 11/03/2004 | 11/16/2004 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 11/24/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 11/03/2004 | 11/16/2004 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 11/24/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 C02 I | 11/03/2004 | 03/29/2005 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 B01 | 11/03/2004 | 12/22/2004 | $900 | $1,800 | $0 | 11/24/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 21, 2004, five employees were clearing trees and brush along a 69,000 volt power transmission line. One employee cut down a tree which contacted the live wires. The wire separated and fell to the ground and electrified the earth which was wet from a previous night's rain and continuing rain during that day. All five employees felt shocks from the electrified ground and ran to get away from the shocks. Four employees fell into a canal that borders the area where they were working. The shocks stopped when the recloser for the transmission line closed for the final time. All five were taken to the hospital and sent home. The next day, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were admitted to the hospital for observation because their enzyme levels were low.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, STRUCK AGAINST, TREE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306276551 | Non Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 306276551 | Non Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 306276551 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 306276551 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 306276551 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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