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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316287408 - The Tree Man, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
The Tree Man, Llc
4056 Weddington Manor Ct.
Matthews, NC 28104
Mailing Address:
10615 South Hall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/18/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Logging, S:Tree Felling
Case Closed: 05/17/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102100435 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| 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 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 04/17/2012 | 04/20/2012 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 1, 2012, Employee #1 and other employees were clearing trees from the backyard of a residential home. Employee #1 was elevated approximately 40 feet to cut tree limbs in preparation to fell a tree. The employee was lowering a limb to the ground and the lowering line crossed over the lifeline as the limb was being lowered. A break occurred in the primary lifeline, and Employee #1 fell from the tree. The employee was wearing a tree climbing harness equipped with a primary lifeline that was secured to the tree. The harness was equipped with a lanyard, but it was not being used. The employee was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where he underwent surgery. A rod was inserted in Employee #1's right leg, and pins were inserted in his right wrist to repair fractures. The employee's pelvis and three ribs were fractured. Employee #1 remained hospitalized.
Keywords: TREE PRUNER, FRACTURE, TREE FELLING, LIFELINE, TREE LIMB, TREE, TREE TRIMMING, LEG, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316287408 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |