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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313068801 - Jose'S Tree Cutting
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Jose'S Tree Cutting
1502 Elgin St
Lakeland, FL 33809
Mailing Address:
424 Wilder Rd, Lakeland, FL 33880
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/2009
Emphasis: L:Landscpe, S:Electrical, S:Fall From Height, S:Hispanic
Case Closed: 10/07/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102556420 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100026 C02 IV | 08/20/2009 | 08/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 08/20/2009 | 08/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 08/20/2009 | 08/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 08/20/2009 | 08/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 08/20/2009 | 08/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 08/20/2009 | 08/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IA1 | 08/20/2009 | 08/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100333 C07 | 08/20/2009 | 08/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 3, 2009, Employee #1 was working as part of a three-man crew, trimming a tree in a residential neighborhood. Coworker #1 was working in the tree from a rope saddle and Coworker #2 was collecting the trimmed tree branches and stacking them. The tree had been accessed using a 32-ft metal extension ladder that had been positioned against the tree. While in the tree, Coworker #1 needed a long-handled metal pruning tool. Employee #1 attempted to hand the pruning tool to the Coworker #1 by climbing near the top of the metal ladder, rather than tying it to a rope and having him pull it up. The tree was in close proximity to a 7,200 volt power line. As Employee #1 was holding on to the end of the pruning tool to hand it to the coworker, the tool began to lean forward and made contact with the top power line. The jolt from the power line electrocuted Employee #1 and knocked him to the ground, where he landed on his head. Employee #1 died at the site.
Keywords: HEAD, EXTENSION LADDER, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, METAL LADDER, FALL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313068801 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |