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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306712795 - Kenneth Mcwain, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Kenneth Mcwain, Inc.
9504 Chesapeake St.
Norfolk, VA 23503
Mailing Address:
200 Marion Dr. A, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100920735 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on September 9, 2003, Employee #1, an independent contractor, was attempting to remove a rotten tree at a residential property. The wind conditions were 23 mph sustained with gusts of up to 31 mph. As he was removing the limbs of the tree, about 40-feet high, a section of the tree that he was secured to broke and Employee #1 fell. Somehow, he became pinned under the section of tree. Emergency services were contacted and a medical professional pronounced Employee #1 dead due to injuries sustained.
Keywords: PINNED, CRUSHED, TREE, TREE SECTION, FALL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306712795 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |