Inspection 346839996 OPENED JUL 18, 2023Closed
9585 Natala Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49014 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 28, 2023 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by tree
At 12:00 p.m. on June 28, 2023, an employee was cutting down an approximate 30-foot-tall oak tree using a chainsaw. While making the back cut on the oak tree, it split near the top of the tree, approximately 15 feet from the ground and fell backwards on top of the employee. The employee was fatally injured.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.15336(1) |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | May 15, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.22139(1) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $3,000 | May 15, 2024 | Final |