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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311680045 - Top Of The Line Tree Experts
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Top Of The Line Tree Experts
Tail Waters Of Grafton Dam - Frog Run Road
Grafton, WV 26354
Mailing Address:
1620 Armstrong Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/2009
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 03/18/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100632215 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,350 |
| Current Penalty | $8,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,250 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/22/2009 | 04/28/2009 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 04/22/2009 | 04/28/2009 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 04/22/2009 | 04/28/2009 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 04/22/2009 | 04/28/2009 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100151 B | 04/22/2009 | 04/28/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 04/22/2009 | 04/28/2009 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 04/22/2009 | 04/28/2009 | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 8. | 01007B | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 04/22/2009 | 04/28/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment |
Investigation Summary
On March 23, 2009, Employee #1 was helping to guide the fall of an 84-foot, 12-inch diameter maple tree. After the owner threw a half inch rope into the tree, Employee #1 and Employee #2 took the ends of the rope and walked to where they wanted the tree to fall. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was not wearing a hard hat and did not maintain a safe distance. The tree was notched by the owner. As the tree fell, a limb approximately three inches in diameter struck Employee #1, resulting in a head injury and concussion. He was transported to a hospital, where he died three days later on March 26, 2009.
Keywords: HEAD, HARD HAT, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, PPE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311680045 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |