Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308853811 - The Davey Tree Expert Co
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
The Davey Tree Expert Co
8489 N River Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
Mailing Address:
1500 Mantua St, Kent, OH 44240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/19/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/10/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101399608 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,675 |
| 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 | 4081331001 | 10/17/2006 | 11/20/2006 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 12/20/2006 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 40815311 A | 10/17/2006 | 11/20/2006 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 12/20/2006 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 40815311 B | 10/17/2006 | 11/20/2006 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 12/20/2006 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 4081532105 | 10/17/2006 | 11/20/2006 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 12/20/2006 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On May 17, 2006, Employee #1 was in the process of conducting a tree trimming operation on a residential property. While in the tree, he made contact with the overhead power lines rated at 4800 volts. Conditions were that it had rained the night before and the pine trees were still wet. He was electrocuted and died.
Keywords: SHOCK, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, TREE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308853811 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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