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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307302331 - Arborcare Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Arborcare Inc.
2658 W 68 Place
Hialeah, FL 33016
Mailing Address:
2658 W. 68 Place, Hialeah, FL 33016
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/2004
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 01/26/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100676998 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 10/15/2004 | 10/21/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100067 C02 V | 10/15/2004 | 10/21/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 22, 2004, Employee #1 was trimming trees from a truck-mounted articulating boom at a height of approximately 20 ft. When he began to move the bucket, a cable near the boom connection snapped, causing the boom to fall. Employee #1 was ejected and killed. He was not utilizing fall protection.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307302331 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |