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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: 1609845.015 - Tree Service Of Columbus Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Tree Service Of Columbus Corp
177 Hunter Rd
Cataula, GA 31804
Mailing Address:
314 28th St Apt 2, Columbus, GA 31904
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1919090 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,440 | $0 | $0 | $3,108 | $0 | $21,548 |
| Current Penalty | $18,440 | $0 | $0 | $3,108 | $0 | $21,548 |
| 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 | 19100028 B15 | 01/09/2023 | $10,360 | $10,360 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100030 A03 | 01/09/2023 | 02/27/2023 | $3,108 | $3,108 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 01/09/2023 | $2,486 | $2,486 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 01/09/2023 | $2,486 | $2,486 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 01/09/2023 | $3,108 | $3,108 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100151 B | 01/09/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 7. | 02003A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 01/09/2023 | 02/03/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 8. | 02003B | Other | 19101200 F01 | 01/09/2023 | 02/03/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 9. | 02003C | Other | 19101200 G01 | 01/09/2023 | 02/03/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 10. | 02003D | Other | 19101200 H01 | 01/09/2023 | 02/03/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on July 10, 2022, an employee was cutting down limbs from a tree. The employee accidently cut the safety line, and since he was not tied in using a lanyard, he fell 50 feet to the ground. The employee was killed due to internal injuries.
Keywords: Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Lanyard, Tree, Tree Care
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1609845.015 | 62 | M | Fatality |