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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221563562

LEO'S TREE SERVICES & LANDSCAPING INC

Event
Electrocuted, High Voltage, Overhead Power Line, Tree Care, Tree Limb
NAICS
561730
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346703218
Employer profile
LEO'S TREE SERVICES & LANDSCAPING INC
Summary number
221563562
Report ID
0111700
Project type
E
Construction end-use
A

Event description

Employee is killed due to electrocution

Investigation abstract

At 12:00 p.m. on May 15, 2023, an employee was removing tree limbs from approximately 25-30 feet. The employee's buck strap struck a high voltage powerline. The employee was killed due to electrocution.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 29 M

    Event type
    13

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