Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312427685 - Ross Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Baltimore Area Office
Site Address:
Ross Tree Expert Co.
9200 Powder Mill Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
Mailing Address:
2830 Mary St, Falls Church, VA 22042
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/23/2008
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 10/20/2008
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 102040698 |
Investigation Summary
On August 29, 2008, Employee #1, a tree trimmer, was using a winch attached to a chipper, to remove logs from the ground of a large wooded area. When a log got hung up on debris, Employee #1 entered the safety zone in front of the log, instead of approaching the area behind the log. The log suddenly released itself from the debris and struck Employee #1 in the chest. Employee #1 apparently died as a result of the accident.
Keywords: CHEST, AGRICULTURE, LOG, CHIPPER, STRUCK BY, WINCH
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 312427685 | Fatality | Other | Forestry workers, except logging |