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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300273778 - Bryson Electrical Co
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Bryson Electrical Co
158 Fox Valley Dr.
Piedmont, SC 29673
Mailing Address:
Po Box 491, Piedmont, SC 29673
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/21/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100373703 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 12/06/2002 | 12/12/2002 | $150 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 B08 | 12/06/2002 | 12/19/2002 | $150 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19261060 A | 12/06/2002 | 12/19/2002 | $150 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 23, 2002, Employee #1 was helping the company's president cut a tree at the home office. The President had cut several limbs from the tree with a chainsaw. Employee #1 wanted to cut some of the limbs so that the president could take a break. Employee #1 climbed a ladder approximately 17 ft high. A coworker stood at the base of ladder to hold it steady. Employee #1 began cutting large limbs from tree, the limbs fell end first, swung back and struck the ladder. The coworker at the ladder base jumped out of the way. When the limb hit the ladder, the ladder became displaced causing Employee #1 to fall to the ground. The employee struck his head on a timber causing head injuries. Employee #1 died 2 days later at the hospital.
Keywords: TREE LIMB, CHAIN SAW, LADDER, TREE, FALL, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300273778 | Fatality | Other | Electricians' apprentices |