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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311082630 - Tropical Tree Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Tropical Tree Services, Inc.
Intersection Of 951 And 13th Avenue Sw
Naples, FL 34117
Mailing Address:
2379 55th Street Sw, Naples, FL 34116
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2007
Emphasis: S:Hispanic
Case Closed: 06/28/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100679810 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,300 |
| Current Penalty | $9,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,300 |
| 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 | 19100266 D04 | 10/09/2007 | 10/15/2007 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 H01 I | 10/09/2007 | 10/15/2007 | $3,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 H02 I | 10/09/2007 | 10/15/2007 | $3,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 I03 | 10/09/2007 | 10/26/2007 | $3,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 p.m. on June 28, 2007, Employee #1 was cutting down a dead pine tree. He intended to land the tree next to an existing palm tree but it landed on the palm tree. The upper end of the dead pine tree broke off and fell. The bottom section of the pine tree rose up and began sliding back toward Employee #1. He ran directly away from the tree, but in the direction the tree was sliding. The tree struck him in the head and he fell to the ground. The tree landed on him and then rolled off. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, CRUSHED, TREE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311082630 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |