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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315597328 - Daves Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Daves Tree Service
606 Swan Lake Lane
Oak Grove, MN 55011
Mailing Address:
6718 Clover St., Bock, MN 55313
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/28/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100512284 |
Investigation Summary
On May 12, 2011, Employee #1, the employer, was removing a tree from a residence. While Employee #1's friend was located in a pickup truck with a rope attached from its bumper, and the other end tied to the tree, Employee #1 began cutting the tree. The first cut was at 37.5 inches above ground level, and the second at 83.3 inches. The area of the tree where the cuts were made was rotten. As the truck began to move forward, pulling on the tree, the tree began to kick back and struck Employee #1 in the chest. He was ejected backwards an approximate seven feet, and there he lay unconscious. Emergency services were contacted, and Employee #1 was taken by helicopter to a nearby medical facility, where he was determined dead.
Keywords: EJECTED, FRACTURE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, TREE FELLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, UNTRAINED, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315597328 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |