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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: 1621854.015 - Al The Tree Pal
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Al The Tree Pal
5792 Salem Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
Mailing Address:
5561 Petite Point, Stone Mountain, GA 30086
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/14/2022
Emphasis: L:Landscpe
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1946054 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,672 | $0 | $0 | $3,349 | $0 | $29,021 |
| Current Penalty | $25,672 | $0 | $0 | $3,349 | $0 | $29,021 |
| 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 | 19100030 A01 | 03/09/2023 | 04/04/2023 | $3,349 | $3,349 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/09/2023 | 04/04/2023 | $3,349 | $3,349 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 03/09/2023 | 03/24/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 03/09/2023 | 04/04/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100140 C06 | 03/09/2023 | 04/25/2023 | $3,349 | $3,349 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100140 C13 II | 03/09/2023 | 04/25/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 03/09/2023 | $3,349 | $3,349 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:45 p.m. on September 10, 2022, an employee was felling a tree when the anchor point of his tree climbing system gave way and he fell. The employee died due to blunt force trauma from the impact with the ground.
Keywords: Anchor, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Equipment Failure, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Climbing System, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1621854.015 | 23 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |