Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317165686 - Bronco Detrick Dba B And B Tree Services
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Bronco Detrick Dba B And B Tree Services
7855 Rock Lodge Road
Bittinger, MD 21522
Mailing Address:
1409 Squire Fike Road, Friendsville, MD 21531
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/01/2013
Emphasis: L:Tree
Case Closed: 08/16/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102597523 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,250 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $17,400 |
| Current Penalty | $17,250 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $17,400 |
| 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 | 09122805 A | 08/19/2013 | 09/19/2013 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 09122805 C | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 09122805 D01 | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 09122805 D02 | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 09122805 F | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 09122805 G01 A | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 09122805 H | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 09122805 L01 | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $3,050 | $3,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 09122805 L02 A | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $3,050 | $3,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 09122807 B01 | 08/19/2013 | 09/19/2013 | $3,050 | $3,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 09122807 F01 | 08/19/2013 | 09/19/2013 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02001 | Other | 09122807 I01 | 08/19/2013 | 08/27/2013 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 8, 2013, Employee #1, with Bronco Detrick Dba B and B Tree Services, climbed up a tree to 30 ft above the ground. Employee #1 was using a chain saw to cut off and trim branches. Employee #1 slipped and fell backwards onto a high voltage power line that was energized at 7, 200 volts and that was located within 4 ft of the tree. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, CHAIN SAW, ELECTROCUTED, SLIP, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317165686 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |
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