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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110413507 - Custom Trees Today
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Custom Trees Today
6900 Block Of Flint Ave
Lubbock, TX 79413
Mailing Address:
1909 31st Street, Lubbock, TX 79411
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/01/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360910913 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19100067 C02 V | 07/07/1993 | 07/12/1993 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A tree trimmer was using the upper portion of the boom on an aerial lift to remove a bush. He had tied a rope to the bush. He then entered the bucket and raised it about 7.6 meters above the ground, creating tension on the rope. When he moved the boom, the rope broke and catapulted the employee out of the bucket. He landed about 18.3 meters away from the aerial lift. He died of his injuries shortly after the accident.
Keywords: EJECTED, ROPE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110413507 | Fatality | Other | Forestry workers, except logging |