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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314176652 - Watson Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Watson Tree Service
200 Block Glendale Avenue
Henderson, TX 75654
Mailing Address:
9947 Us Highway 259 N, Overton, TX 75684
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/16/2010
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 03/31/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100784925 | ||
| Referral | 200788099 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100180 D04 | 10/08/2010 | 10/18/2010 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100180 H03 V | 10/08/2010 | 10/18/2010 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IIIA | 10/08/2010 | 10/18/2010 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 26, 2010, Employee #1 of Watson Tree Service received an electrical shock while trimming a tree. Employee #2, the owner of the company, was using the ball of a crane to move Employee #1 from one position on the tree to another. While moving the ball into position the crane cable came in contact or close proximity to a 12,500 volt power line that was above the tree being cut. Employee #1 was fatally electrocuted.
Keywords: CRANE BALL, ELECTROCUTED, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314176652 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |