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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309343473 - Kitsap Tree Professionals
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tacoma Service Location, Tacoma, Wa
Site Address:
Kitsap Tree Professionals
12129 Arrow Point Loop
Bainbridge Island, WA 98311
Mailing Address:
9195 Country Wood Lane, Kingston, WA 98340
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101198711 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,200 |
| 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 | 80011030 | 12/16/2005 | 09/12/2005 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 80014005 | 12/16/2005 | 01/18/2006 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 11, 2005, Employee #1, a tree trimmer, was located approximately 58 feet above the ground trimming tree limbs. As Employee #1 was trimming the tree, he fell. A malfunction occurred and his repel line came loose from the tree, causing him to strike the ground. Employee #1 fractured his head and was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309343473 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |