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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: 317186872 - Martin Tree Services
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Martin Tree Services
7092 Depot Street
Belspring, VA 24058
Mailing Address:
7092 Depot Street, Belspring, VA 24058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/18/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100924901 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,155 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,155 |
| Current Penalty | $5,706 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,706 |
| 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 | TREE0030 A | 01/10/2014 | 01/16/2014 | $525 | $525 | $0 | 02/12/2014 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | TREE0030 B01 | 01/10/2014 | 01/16/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/12/2014 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | TREE0040 C05 | 01/10/2014 | 02/27/2014 | $315 | $315 | $0 | 02/12/2014 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | TREE0040 D01 | 01/10/2014 | 01/16/2014 | $315 | $315 | $0 | 02/12/2014 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | TREE0060 B02 | 01/10/2014 | 01/16/2014 | $4,551 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/12/2014 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on July 18, 2013, Employee #1 was performing tree trimming and removal services for a private resident. The employee fell approximately 60 ft from the bucket truck. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: TREE, TRUCK, FALL, TRUCK BOOM, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317186872 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |