Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315841882 - The Davey Tree Expert Company

Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry

Inspection Nr: 315841882

Report ID: 0552700

Date Opened: 09/01/2011

Site Address:
The Davey Tree Expert Company
37045 Us Hwy 169
St. Peter, MN 56082

Mailing Address:
1500 N Mantua St, Kent, OH 44240

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0783

NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/04/2012

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/09/2012

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100512425

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200515435

Event: 09/01/2011

Employee Dies During Tree Felling

On September 1, 2011, Employee #1 and a coworker were felling tree limbs on a sugar maple tree at a rural residence. The tree had been damaged by a storm. While Employee #1 was located approximately 20 to 25 feet above the ground, standing on the last limb to be cut, the limb broke about 7 feet down from where he was standing. He was also tied-off to this portion of the limb, which caused Employee #1 to become entangled with the limb as they fell. Employee #1 struck the ground with the limb landing on top of his torso and another portion striking his head. Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, TREE FELLING, PINNED, TORSO, CRUSHED, FALL PROTECTION, STRUCK BY, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, TREE TRIMMING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315841882			Fatality	Other	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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