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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1314210.015 - Vernon May Landscaping, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office
Site Address:
Vernon May Landscaping, Llc
27 Dilworthtown Rd
Thornton, PA 19373
Mailing Address:
39 Granite Hill Ln, Glenmoore, PA 19343
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis: L:Treetrim
Case Closed: 10/07/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1335517 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,706 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,706 |
| Current Penalty | $7,853 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,853 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/30/2018 | 11/19/2018 | $6,467 | $12,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/30/2018 | 11/07/2018 | $1,386 | $2,772 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on May 7, 2018, Employee #1 was using a Stihl chainsaw to fell the trunk of a white pine tree that measured 24 inches in diameter and 21 feet long. Three coworkers were pulling on a rope attached to the top of the tree Employee #1 was cutting, which struck the end of a log next to the tree when it fell. The log was ejected and struck Employee #1. Employee #1 suffered severe injures to his face, head, and chest, killing him.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Chest, Face, Falling Object, Head, Log, Rope, Struck By, Tree Felling, Tree Limb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1314210.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Timber cutting and logging occupations |