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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314200916 - Lewis Tree Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Lewis Tree Service, Inc.
1200 Block Island Creek Drive
Troy, NC 27371
Mailing Address:
300 Lucius Gordon Drive, West Henrietta, NY 14586
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/29/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Logging, S:Tree Felling
Case Closed: 08/16/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102099223 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | Other | 95012901 | 07/08/2010 | 07/16/2010 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 09/08/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 18, 2010, Employee #1 was working for an ornamental shrub and tree service. He was cutting a tree, and the tree fell forward. As it did, one of its limbs hit a limb on a second tree. The limb on the second tree broke, and it was thrown back toward Employee #1, striking him in his head. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital, where he was hospitalized until he was taken off life support. He died three days later.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE LIMB, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, STRUCK AGAINST, TREE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FALLING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314200916 | Fatality | Concussion | Forestry workers, except logging |