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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311658314 - D Vauter Tree & Stump Service
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
D Vauter Tree & Stump Service
5813 Fox Club Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Mailing Address:
325 Antler Pond Drive, Powhatan, VA 23139
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/17/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100923267 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 D02 II | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 05/19/2008 | 07/07/2008 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was taking down a dead tree. Employee #1 climbed the tree to a height of approximately 40 ft and cut the top off the tree. When the top broke free the tree swayed and broke at the base. The tree fell. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311658314 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |