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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 316309343 - Tiki Tree And Landscape Service
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Health 03551124
Site Address:
Tiki Tree And Landscape Service
Wexford Hills
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Mailing Address:
4608 Yeardley Loop, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/13/2012
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100924331 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| Current Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 03/27/2012 | 04/29/2012 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 K01 | 03/27/2012 | 04/06/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 03/27/2012 | 04/29/2012 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 03/27/2012 | 04/20/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19101200 H02 | 03/27/2012 | 04/14/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002D | Serious | 19101200 H03 | 03/27/2012 | 04/14/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 15, 2011, Employee #1 had been cutting block during the construction of a new landscape in a residential district. During an interview with the employer, he stated that Employee #1 was only wearing safety glasses. During the cutting operation, he was not using a respirator or wet method. Subsequent to the exposure, the employee was seen by a doctor for bronchitis and given medication. On December 18, 2011, Employee #1 returned back to work and was given light work including block marking and setting. The employer stated the employee was using an inhaler throughout that week. On January 2, 2012, the employee was found dead in his apartment. The medical examiner was unable to determine if the death was work related.
Keywords: BLOCKS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316309343 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors; brickmasons, stonemasons, tilesetters |