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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307534768 - Mcfarlin Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Mcfarlin Tree Service
27 Colonial Green
Loudonville, NY 12211
Mailing Address:
16 Besch Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/2004
Emphasis: L:Landscpe
Case Closed: 08/20/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100741248 | ||
| Referral | 200746469 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On August 12, 2004, Employee #1 was in the process of removing one trunk of a two-trunk birch tree. The side to be left standing was limbed and most of the side to be taken down was also limbed. Employee #1 placed an extension ladder against the trunk of the side to be taken down and climbed the ladder to remove the existing branches. After getting to the level of the branch to be removed, Employee #1 secured the ladder to the tree and then secured himself to the tree. He cut the branch and the trunk swayed one way and then as it swayed back it broke off approximately 2 ft above the ground. The trunk fell to the ground taking Employee #1 with it. The tree landed on top of him, striking is head and chest. He went into cardiac arrest and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: CHEST, KICK BACK, HEAD, LADDER, TREE, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307534768 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |