Inspection Detail

Inspection: 312427685 - Ross Tree Expert Co.

Inspection Information - Office: Baltimore Area Office

Inspection Nr: 312427685

Report ID: 0316100

Date Opened: 09/05/2008

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102040698

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202023651

Event: 08/29/2008

Employee Is Killed When Struck by Log

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

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312427685			Fatality	Other	Forestry workers, except logging

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