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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312471873 - Msec Services,Inc.Dba Mid-South Synergy-Utility Se
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Msec Services,Inc.Dba Mid-South Synergy-Utility Se
1811 Mccaleb Road
Conroe, TX 77304
Mailing Address:
7625 Hwy 5, Navasota, TX 77868
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101764439 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | 12/02/2008 | 01/15/2009 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Ay approximately 11:15 a.m. on September 17, 2008, Employee #1 was removing a pine tree that was blown over by a hurricane. The tree was against power lines and leaning approximately 45 degrees. Employee #1 was using a gasoline powered chain saw to buck the tree, which was approximately 80 ft long. He removed the top of the tree, and then cut a center section of the trunk that was approximately 12 ft long. After cutting through the trunk, the power lines sprung upwards, tossing the 12-ft section of trunk backwards. Employee #1 was struck by the trunk in the chest and abdomen and killed.
Keywords: CHEST, ABDOMEN, CHAIN SAW, TREE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312471873 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |