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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317115814 - Smart Landcare, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Smart Landcare, Inc.
3228 Brinen Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address:
9610 Mountain Ivy Court, Charlotte, NC 28210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/03/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/12/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102101151 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 |
| 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 | Serious | 95012901 | 10/07/2013 | 10/15/2013 | $1,575 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were in a rear yard at a single family residence, mowing and trimming. Employee #1 was using a trimmer to edge the grass while his coworker was using a commercial mower. The coworker ran over a metal spiral stake which was sticking out of the lawn. A part of the metal spiral stake came out from beneath the mower deck and struck Employee #1 in the head. Employee #1 was taken to a local area hospital suffering from a laceration to the head causing swelling in the brain. Employee #1, remained in the hospiatl where he later died.
Keywords: HEAD, LACERATION, LAWN MOWER, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317115814 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |