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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317112654 - Xylem Tree Experts
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Xylem Tree Experts
State Route 643
Hurley, VA 24620
Mailing Address:
208 East Plume Street, Suite 250, Norfolk, VA 23501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100924869 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,980 | $42,000 | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $61,180 |
| Current Penalty | $13,428 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,428 |
| 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 | TREE0090 E12 | 12/10/2013 | 12/20/2013 | $4,900 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/24/2013 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | TREE0090 E01 G | 12/10/2013 | 12/20/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/24/2013 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | TREE0040 B01 | 12/10/2013 | 12/20/2013 | $1,470 | $2,100 | $0 | 12/24/2013 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | TREE0060 A03 | 12/10/2013 | 12/20/2013 | $1,470 | $2,100 | $0 | 12/24/2013 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100132 E | 12/10/2013 | 12/20/2013 | $1,178 | $1,680 | $0 | 12/24/2013 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | RVSG0050 A | 12/10/2013 | 12/27/2013 | $1,470 | $2,100 | $0 | 12/24/2013 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | RVSG0030 A01 | 12/10/2013 | 12/20/2013 | $2,940 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/24/2013 | Y - State Decision | |
| 8. | 03001 | Willful | TREE0030 A | 12/10/2013 | 12/20/2013 | $0 | $42,000 | $0 | 12/24/2013 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On June 13, 2013, Employee #1 was performing right-of-way clearing for VDOT. While cleaning a limb that was cut from a standing oak tree became lodged in a standing beech tree that was located beside the oak tree. A chain was attached to the lodge of the tree limb and the bucket of a CAT skid loader to pull the tree limb free from the beech tree. As the Cat skid loader, operator was swinging the limb around and out into the road, it fell onto the employee. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: CHAIN, CLEARANCE, TREE LIMB, TREE, FALL, LOADER, SKIDDER, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317112654 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |