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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315680389 - Northern Lights Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Northern Lights Tree Service
13181 Flagstaff Ave
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Mailing Address:
35142 93rd St, Pierz, MN 56364
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/30/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/15/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100512334 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $875 |
| Current Penalty | $875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $875 |
| 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 | 182065302 | 12/12/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $625 | $625 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 182065308 | 12/12/2011 | 01/09/2012 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:21 a.m. on June 30, 2011, Employee #1, owner of tree service, was working as the general contractor with two other companies removing a tree from alongside a residence. Employee #1 rode at headache ball 50 ft up into the tree and made his first cut. A coworker was 15 ft away on the peak of a garage roof to relay instructions as Employee #1 and the crane operator could not see each other. While Employee #1 was preparing to make a second cut, the coworker noticed that Employee #1 appeared to be distressed and disoriented. The coworker signaled the crane operator to lower the headache ball to Employee #1. The crane was still connected to the sling which was attached to the tree. Employee #1 attempted to lengthen his safety belt and then disconnected it in an effort to reach the headache ball. The coworker stated that Employee #1's face went blank and he fell backwards out of the tree. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE, FALL, SLING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315680389 | Occupation not reported |