Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314108036 - Richard Kaposy D/B/A Treeman Landscaping
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Richard Kaposy D/B/A Treeman Landscaping
4737 Robert Drive
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Mailing Address:
835 Governor Circle, Washington, PA 15301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/11/2010
Emphasis: N:Svep, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 04/21/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100541663 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $21,700 | $98,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $119,700 |
| Current Penalty | $21,700 | $98,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $119,700 |
| 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 | 19100133 A01 | 10/19/2010 | 10/25/2010 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 10/19/2010 | 11/08/2010 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 10/19/2010 | 11/08/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 B | 10/19/2010 | 10/22/2010 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 10/19/2010 | 10/27/2010 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/19/2010 | 10/25/2010 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Willful | 19100135 A01 | 10/19/2010 | 10/25/2010 | $49,000 | $49,000 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02002 | Willful | 19100333 C03 IA1 | 10/19/2010 | 10/25/2010 | $49,000 | $49,000 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 03001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 10/19/2010 | 11/08/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 03002 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 10/19/2010 | 11/08/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 03003 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 10/19/2010 | 11/08/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 20, 2010, Employee #1, of Richard Kaposy dba Treeman Landscaping, was trimming limbs from trees. While trimming the limbs, a limb came into contact with a 23 KV uninsulated primary overhead electric line. Employee #1 was electrocuted. No other information was provided.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314108036 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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