Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313858607 - Aarons Tree Service

Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office

Inspection Nr: 313858607

Report ID: 0420600

Date Opened: 09/14/2009

Site Address:
Aarons Tree Service
2300 7th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208

Mailing Address:
3304 45th St East, Bradenton, FL 34208

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0783

NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: No Insp/Other

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference:

Emphasis: L:Landscpe, S:Fall From Height

Case Closed: 11/20/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102571973

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202528022

Event: 09/14/2009

Employee Is Killed Topping Trees

On September 14, 2009, Employee #1 was topping two tall pine trees, using climbing boots and a belt, to access the trees. He also wore a safety harness but tied-off to the same section of the tree he was topping. He forgot to move his tie-off point and after starting to cut the second notch on the opposite side of the first, the notched trunk began to fall. Witness stated, Employee #1 appeared to try and untie his safety line, but it was too late. The 6 ft section of tree, approximately 12 to 15 inches in diameter, fell approximately 40 ft, pulling him up and over the top of the remaining trunk and then down to the ground. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: TREE FELLING, LIFELINE, TREE, LANYARD, FALLING OBJECT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313858607			Fatality	Fracture	Laborers, except construction

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