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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1683499.015 - Xylem, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Health
Site Address:
Xylem, Inc.
5401 Thornhill Lane
Hixson, TN 37343
Mailing Address:
241 Autumn Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/18/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2056738 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:42 a.m. on July 17, 2023, an employee was climbing a fallen tree to set a lead rope for an apprentice climber to ascend up the tree to perform the cutting procedures to remove the tree from the vicinity of the fiber optic cable lines. The employee was attacked by what is suspected to be Bald Face Hornets. A nest was viewed by a drone the following day of the incident. The hornets' nest was not visible from the ground when the employees performed their site survey. The employee was killed due to cardiac arrest.
Keywords: Bee Sting, Cable, Cardiac Arrest, Climbing, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Climber
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1683499.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |