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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304261365 - Sturgill Tree Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Sturgill Tree Farms
505 Graybeal Hollow Rd.
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Mailing Address:
1344 Nc Highway 88 West, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0181
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/05/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100353663 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 08/10/2001 | 08/17/2001 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A migrant tree worker removing pine cones from Christmas trees was using a 6-meter-long aluminum ladder to reach the pine cones. (Workers would lean their ladders against the trees without restraining them in any way.) As the tree worker was moving the ladder, it contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line. He was electrocuted. Electric
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, TREE, METAL LADDER, E GI IB
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304261365 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Farm workers |