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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: 1596332.015 - 75409 - Mccullough Tree Service Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
75409 - Mccullough Tree Service Llc
1671 Pineland Shores Circle
Cross Hill, SC 29332
Mailing Address:
Po Box 64, Laurens, SC 29360
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1895346 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,300 |
| Current Penalty | $4,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,300 |
| 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 | 19100140 C20 | 07/25/2022 | 08/29/2022 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100030 A01 | 07/25/2022 | 08/29/2022 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On May 16, 2022, an employee climbed a tree approximately 40 feet, to trim and cut the tree for removal. The employee used a climbing rope system, including climbing spikes and a safety harness. The employee cut off the treetop and it was brought to the ground with a rope by two coworkers. The employee began preparing the lanyard around the top of the tree to start his descent. The lanyard was not secured, and the employee fell to the ground 40 feet below. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Descending, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Climbing System, Tree Trimming, Unsecured
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1596332.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |