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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112878681 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Island Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
191 Bengeyfield Dr.
East Williston, NY 11596
Mailing Address:
15 Allegheny Drive, East, Farmingville, NY 11738
Union Status: Union
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/08/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361115124 | ||
| Referral | 901217398 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100269 C | 02/09/1995 | 02/14/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Unclass | 19100269 R01 III | 02/09/1995 | 02/14/1995 | $10,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 R01 IV | 02/09/1995 | 02/14/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A line-clearance tree trimmer was cutting a tree limb that was overhanging and in contact with a 7-kilovolt overhead power line. The tree trimmer had climbed the tree and had completed some cuts. As he was repositioning, he slipped and contacted the overhead line with his neck and the neutral with his torso. As he hung in this position (about 9.1 meters above the ground), his clothing ignited and continued to burn. The overcurrent protection for the line operated, and nearby coworkers were able to lower the injured employee out of the tree. The injured employee was transported to the hospital burn unit, but he died the next day.
Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TREE LIMB, SLIP, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112878681 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |