Landscape Architectural Services

Industry Summary

The Landscape Architectural Services industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 32,411 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 33,601, an increase of 3.67%. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (1849% more) the average for the Architectural Engineering and Related Services Industry.

The accident investigation below was opened on Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 by OSHA representitives in Carrollton, GA at Dreamscapes Landscaping Services, Inc.. A 38 year old Groundskeeper had been killed when the employee was killed when run over by landscaping truck
OSHA ID102435.015
Accident Date2018-01-22
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 12:00 p.m. on January 22, 2018, an employee was using an Echo leaf blower (model #: PB-77OT) to blow debris out from under a Bering LD-15 landscaping truck (VIN KMFHB47A6YC121472) when the truck began to move. The truck ran over the employee, killing him.
On Thursday, December 7th 2017 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Freeport, OH after learning of an incident at David Witchey which had occured on Tuesday, November 14th 2017. A 23 year old Accountant had been killed when the two employees are electrocuted when aerial lift contacted pow
OSHA ID101302.015
Accident Date2017-11-14
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt approximately 1:13 p.m. on November 14, 2017 , two employees, a 38 year old male and 46 year old female, were positioning a towable boom lift to perform tree trimming activities. During positioning, the boom lift made contact with a 23KV transmission line causing electrocutions to both employees. One employee was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died three days later due to injuries sustained.
On Thursday, December 7th 2017 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Freeport, OH at David Witchey. A 46 year old Laborer had been killed when the two employees are electrocuted when aerial lift contacted pow
OSHA ID101302.015
Accident Date2017-11-14
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt approximately 1:13 p.m. on November 14, 2017 , two employees, a 38 year old male and 46 year old female, were positioning a towable boom lift to perform tree trimming activities. During positioning, the boom lift made contact with a 23KV transmission line causing electrocutions to both employees. One employee was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died three days later due to injuries sustained.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
20.83
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 549
142.9%
Inspection Rate: 1.07
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 62

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