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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314073073 - Eton Chips Tree Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Eton Chips Tree Company
11 Prospect Street
Georgetown, MA 01833
Mailing Address:
30 Thurlow Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/04/2010
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 02/10/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100771120 | ||
| Referral | 202853388 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employees were removing trees from a residential house lot. Employees were cutting trees from the ground level with a chain saw and manual winch. During the tree removal the tree fell to ground and one of the limbs (approximately 6-ft to 8-ft long) impacted the frozen ground. The limb struck Employee #1 in the head causing a concussion. Employee #1 was approximately 20-ft to 30-ft away from where the tree fell when the limb struck him. Employee #1 was not using any type of personal protective equipment (protective helmet) during the tree removal. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and was pronounced brain dead. Two days later Employee #1 died due to his head injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, PPE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FALLING OBJECT, BRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314073073 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |