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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315671941 - Mill River Tree Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office
Site Address:
Mill River Tree Service, Inc.
245 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address:
88 Main Street, Ste.1, New Canaan, CT 06840
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2011
Emphasis: S:Hispanic, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 09/30/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202632444 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/14/2011 | 01/09/2012 | $2,400 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 12/14/2011 | 12/26/2011 | $2,400 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 12/14/2011 | 12/19/2011 | $1,700 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 12/14/2011 | 01/09/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 12/14/2011 | 12/26/2011 | $2,100 | $3,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 12/14/2011 | 01/09/2012 | $2,400 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 12/14/2011 | 01/09/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01005C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 12/14/2011 | 01/09/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01006A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/14/2011 | 12/19/2011 | $1,000 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01006B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 12/14/2011 | 01/09/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01006C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 12/14/2011 | 01/09/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 11, 2011, Employee #1 and a coworker of Mill River Tree Service, Incorporated, were performing chip work with a brush chipper machine. The coworker turned the machine on and found that the machine was stuck and not working. The coworker turned the ignition key of the machine off while Employee #1 stood at the opposite side of machine (by the cutter wheel with housing). Apparently, Employee #1 attempted to open the cutter wheel housing when the cutter wheel had not stopped spinning. The cutter wheel housing flew off and struck him Employee #1 in the face. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and treated for a concussion that he sustained in the incident.
Keywords: BRUSH CHIPPER, HEAD, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315671941 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Laborers, except construction |