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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306590472 - Burch Equipment Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Burch Equipment Llc
Helen Brewer Farm, .5 Miles East Of Intersection
Faison, NC 28341
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 399, Faison, NC 28341
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0139
NAICS: 111998/All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 09/23/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100355056 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,650 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $12,150 |
| Current Penalty | $3,800 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $5,800 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 08/07/2003 | 08/12/2003 | $1,400 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 08/07/2003 | 08/12/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 95012901 | 08/07/2003 | 08/12/2003 | $1,400 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 E02 VI | 08/07/2003 | 08/12/2003 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 08/07/2003 | 08/12/2003 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 17, 2003, Employee #1 was standing on a ladder using a chainsaw to cut an overhead limb (diameter of limb was 10 in.). The limb broke with approximately 2 in. left to cut. The limb struck the employee on the head, killing him.
Keywords: TREE LIMB, WORK RULES, LADDER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306590472 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |