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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113549158 - Olympic Tree Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Olympic Tree Co.
480 Monument Street
Concord, MA 01742
Mailing Address:
156 Sunny Hill Road, Lunenburg, MA 01462
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/25/2003
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 08/25/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901877217 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had just assembled his repel system so that he could climb a tree. Employee #1 donned his safety harness and seat, and hastily tied his repelling line onto his safety line with two half hitches and a tail that was too short. As Employee #1 was moving around in the tree, the tail of the half hitches worked loose causing the half hitches to loosen. It was raining outside, and as Employee #1 stepped from one branch to another, his foot slipped on a wet branch. As Employee #1 fell the knots in his safety lanyard became undone, causing him to fall approximately 25 ft to the ground. Employee #1 injuries did not require hospitalization.
Keywords: TREE LIMB, SAFETY BELT, TREE, LANYARD, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113549158 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Forestry workers, except logging |