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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 311989859 - Wright Tree Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Wright Tree Service Inc
7970 Timpson Ave
Alto, MI 49302
Mailing Address:
2301 E Michigan Ave Ste 209, Jackson, MI 49202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Enf Targeted
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102460359 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 4081532101 | 01/21/2011 | 02/08/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/29/2011 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
On October 27, 2010, an employee of a tree service was removing trees and tree branches for Consumer Power Company. He was electrocuted when he came into contact with a live downed wire. The original report includes weather as an environmental factor, so the wire might have been brought down in a storm.
Keywords: HIGH WIND, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TREE LIMB, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, TREE, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311989859 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |