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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315763722 - J Thomas Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
J Thomas Tree Service
1107 Chestnut Hill Drive
Erie, PA 16509
Mailing Address:
325 Crescent Drive, Erie, PA 16505
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2012
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 02/11/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100380880 | ||
| Referral | 200387736 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,340 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,340 |
| Current Penalty | $3,780 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $4,780 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 02/24/2012 | 03/28/2012 | $0 | $3,780 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100332 B02 | 02/24/2012 | 03/28/2012 | $1,000 | $3,780 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 02/24/2012 | 03/21/2012 | $3,780 | $3,780 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 31, 2011, Employee #1 was assisting in the removal of a tree. He was tasked with trimming away the tree canopy, which needed to be done before the tree could be felled. Employee #1 manned an Arborists saddle and was then lifted aloft by a crane. As Employee #1 trimmed away at the tree canopy, his tool contacted a power line and Employee #1 received an electrical shock. Emergency services were contacted an, upon their arrival, Employee #1 was taken to a local hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, where he was evaluated and transferred, by helicopter, to another hospital in the area. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injury; however, he died several days later.
Keywords: PPE, ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, TREE TRIMMING, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315763722 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |