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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 902272.015 - Rick'S Lawn & Tree Service Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Wilmington Area Office
Site Address:
Rick'S Lawn & Tree Service Llc
607 Halstead Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
Mailing Address:
Po Box 127, Gradyville, PA 19039
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/2013
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 12/12/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 815169 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,900 |
| Current Penalty | $9,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,520 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/17/2013 | 11/05/2013 | $5,600 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/17/2013 | 11/05/2013 | $3,920 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 H05 | 10/17/2013 | 11/05/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on April 25, 2013, Employee #1 and #2 were loading tree branches into a wood chipper. The metal cable used to pull the branches into the wood chipper became lodged in the chipper and snapped. The cable whipped around, striking the Employee #1 in the chest and Employee #2 in the groin. Employee #1 was killed as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: Caught In, Chest, Chipper, Metal Wire, Struck By, Tree Limb, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 902272.015 | 62 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |