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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 314421249 - William'S Landscaping & Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
William'S Landscaping & Tree Service
1502 Timbercrest Lane
Henrico, VA 23238
Mailing Address:
368 Little Creek Lane, Madison, VA 22727
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100924125 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,400 |
| Current Penalty | $15,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,400 |
| 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 | ELEC040801 | 10/14/2010 | 11/16/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/19/2010 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | ELEC0410 A | 10/14/2010 | 11/16/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/19/2010 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 10/14/2010 | 11/16/2010 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | 10/19/2010 | 1 - State Lower Court |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:59 a.m. on April 22, 2010, Employee #1 was interviewing for a position as a tree trimmer. As he was demonstrating his ability by cutting a tree limb, the limb contacted a 9,900 volt distribution power line, electrocuting and killing Employee #1. The employer reported that he had not yet hired Employee #1 for the job and needed to see if he was competent for the position.
Keywords: ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE, TREE TRIMMING, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314421249 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |