Inspection 341525236 OPENED JUN 4, 2016Closed
16 Lake Terrace, Danbury, CT 06811 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 4, 2016 (fatal): Employee is killed in fall from rooftop while trimming trees
At 12:50 p.m. on June 4, 2016, Employee #1 was standing on a roof while Employee #2 lowered a cut tree branch onto the roof. Employee #1 slipped and fell against Employee #2. This forced Employee #2 into a sitting position and both employees slid closer to the edge of the roof. Employee #2 was able to brace his feet against a tree near the house, at the same time as Employee #1 slid off of him and fell onto the concrete walkway. Employee #1's injuries consisted of multiple fractures of the left rib cage, multiple contusions to the left lung, multiple lacerations to the liver, a contusion and lacerations to his head. Employee #1 was killed as a result of the accident.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $3,741 | $3,741 | Aug 24, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,672 | $2,672 | Aug 24, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 2016 | Final |