Inspection 344918479 OPENED AUG 31, 2020Closed
479 Gayle Boulevard, Winterville, NC 28590 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 20, 2020 (fatal): Employee is injured when struck by falling tree, later dies
At 12:00 a.m. on January 20, 2020, an employee was found in the backyard of the location by EMS personnel. According to the "Report of Investigation by Medical Examiner", the employee was lying unresponsive on the ground with an open head injury and right lower leg fractures secondary to a 14-inch in diameter tree having fallen on him as he was attempting to cut it down. The employee was transported to the hospital and it was revealed that he had multiple traumatic injuries. The employee was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit, where he died from his injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,000 | $750 | Feb 18, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $750 | Feb 18, 2021 | Final |