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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1420021.015 - Bdg Trees, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Bdg Trees, Llc
201 Neil Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70131
Mailing Address:
2015 Ahrens St, Houston, TX 77017
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/02/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1483292 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,520 |
| Current Penalty | $26,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,520 |
| 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 | 19100269 A02 II C | 12/26/2019 | 01/10/2020 | $13,260 | $13,260 | $0 | 01/20/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 R01 III | 12/26/2019 | 01/10/2020 | $13,260 | $13,260 | $0 | 01/20/2020 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:48 a.m. on August 1, 2019, an employee was trimming trees and was electrocuted when the pruning cane came into contact with a single phase 7,200 volt power line.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Tree Pruner, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1420021.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |