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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109856658 - Audet-Chasse Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Audet-Chasse Tree Service
50 Wildcat Road
Burlington, CT 06013
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/07/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360664551 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,350 |
| Current Penalty | $4,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,350 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/06/1998 | 12/28/1998 | $3,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/06/1998 | 12/28/1998 | $450 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 10/06/1998 | 11/24/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19101200 H | 11/06/1998 | 12/28/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating an Asplundh aerial lift, model LR-50. He was standing in the bucket, with a chain saw and rope, and ascending to cut a tree limb. When he had brought the bucket to a height of approximately 20 ft, the 2 3/4 in. wire rope cable on the lower boom broke, causing the upper boom and bucket to fall. The bucket struck the top of the tool compartment on the left rear side of the truck. Employee #1 was wearing a safety belt and harness, but the sudden impact caused his upper back to slam against the side of the bucket. He suffered internal injuries and died shortly after the accident.
Keywords: WIRE ROPE, STRUCK AGAINST, BROKEN CABLE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, BACK, FALL, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109856658 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |