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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109674242 - Burford'S Tree, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Burford'S Tree, Inc.
Cty.Rd.48 In Cleburne Cty.12-14 Mi E Of Ranburne.
Ranburne, AL 36273
Mailing Address:
4229 Choctaw Trail, Anniston, AL 36206
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/13/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360142988 |
Investigation Summary
A tree trimmer was in an aerial lift performing a line-clearance operation. He was in the bucket of the aerial lift about 6.7 meters above the ground, using a pole cutter to trim the trees. As he was adjusting the bucket, the hydraulic cylinder for the lower boom failed when the rod pulled through the locking assembly nut. A total loss of hydraulic fluid caused the extended boom and bucket to free-fall to the ground, killing the employee.
Keywords: BOOM, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109674242 | Fatality | Other | Forestry workers, except logging |