Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315968214 - David Pesta Dba David Pesta Arborists

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte

Inspection Nr: 315968214

Report ID: 0453730

Date Opened: 08/25/2011

Site Address:
David Pesta Dba David Pesta Arborists
2301 Huntingtowne Farms Ln
Charlotte, NC 28210

Mailing Address:
4900 Linstrom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226

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: 08/25/2011

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis: L:Logging, S:Tree Felling

Case Closed: 08/29/2011

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102100153

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202081139

Event: 08/25/2011

Employee Is Killed When Chain Saw Kicks Back

On August 25, 2011, Employee #1, the sole owner of an arboriculture company, was working alone to cut a 35-in.-diameter tree trunk near the ground with a chain saw. When the saw kicked back, it struck his face and neck. Employee #1 was found dead later that afternoon.

Keywords: KICK BACK, CHAIN SAW, SAW, NECK, STRUCK BY, FACE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315968214			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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