Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307633297 - Russ Tree & Landscape Services, Llc

Inspection Information - Office: Long Island Area Office

Inspection Nr: 307633297

Report ID: 0214700

Date Opened: 01/27/2006

Site Address:
Russ Tree & Landscape Services, Llc
14 Dale Drive
Oakdale, NY 11769

Mailing Address:
133 Lincoln Road, Medford, NY 11763

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0783

NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/14/2006

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/14/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100151430
Referral	200156198	Yes

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200151108

Event: 01/28/2006

Tree Trimmer Falls from Tree after Cutting His Safety Line

On January 26, 2006, Employee #1 was performing a tree removal operation when he apparently cut his safety line and fell 30 to 35 ft to the ground. He died two days later as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: TREE FELLING, LIFELINE, FALL, NECK, HAND TOOL, TREE TRIMMING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307633297			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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