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Inspection Detail
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: 1380981.015 - Fitzpatrick & Sons Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Fitzpatrick & Sons Llc
1004 Gorsuch Garth
Bel Air, MD 21014
Mailing Address:
2630 Conowingo Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2019
Emphasis: S:Tree
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1432302 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,375 |
| Current Penalty | $1,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,375 |
| 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 | 09.12.28.07(C)(6) | 07/09/2019 | 08/09/2019 | $750 | $750 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 09.12.28.07F(1) | 07/09/2019 | 08/09/2019 | $625 | $625 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 09.12.28.05C | 07/16/2019 | 07/24/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on February 27, 2019, an employee was using a chain saw to cut down a tree. While the employee was cutting the tree, three coworkers were pulling on a rope that was secured to the top of the tree. When the tree fell, it hit another tree, which snapped in half and struck the employee's head and torso. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Struck By, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1380981.015 | 54 | M | Fatality | Chainsaw Operator |