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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316916485 - Townsend Tree Service Company Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Townsend Tree Service Company Llc
409 West Broadway Street
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Mailing Address:
101 South Main Street, P.O. Box 128, Parker City, IN 47368
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/12/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/12/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102501525 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:10 a.m. on June 17, 2013, an employee was working as a tree trimmer for Townsend Tree Service in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Townsend Tree Service was working as a subcontractor for LG&E and KU Energy. LG&E and KU Energy was a subsidiary of PPL Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky. It was composed of Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU). The employee was climbing on a tree limb approximately 35 feet (10.7 meters) above the ground. As he was cutting portions of the limb, it broke. The employee fell to the ground. He was killed.
Keywords: TREE LIMB, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316916485 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |