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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307063511 - Westwind Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Westwind Tree Service
809 North Medway-Carlisle Road
New Carlisle, OH 45344
Mailing Address:
837 South Dayton-Lakeview Road, New Carlisle, OH 45344
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101960979 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 11/13/2003 | 01/02/2004 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IIIA | 11/13/2003 | 11/18/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 11, 2003, an employee and the company owner were engaged in tree trimming activities. The 1983 GMC truck mounted aerial lift that was utilized, touched a overhead electrical line and energized the truck. The employee was standing on the ground, assisting the company owner who was in the basket of the aerial lift cutting branches. The employee was electrocuted when he made contact with the truck.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307063511 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |