Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114962657 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co
138 Kv-37 1/2 Mile South Of 4198 W Tramway
Bloomington, IN 47401
Mailing Address:
11365 East 241st St, Cicero, IN 46034
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361038938 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 08/22/1991 | 09/09/1991 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 09/17/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 B | 08/22/1991 | 09/09/1991 | $0 | $800 | $0 | 09/17/1991 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 08/22/1991 | 09/09/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 09/17/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 08/22/1991 | 09/09/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 09/17/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IB | 08/22/1991 | 09/09/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 09/17/1991 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A COWORKER, CUTTING BRUSH UNDER A 138-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO CUT A TREE THAT HAD A TRUNK THAT WAS 6.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. THE TREE WAS ABOUT 35 FEET TALL AND WAS ABOUT 9 FEET FROM THE POWER LINE. THE COWORKER WAS ABOUT 30 FEET FROM THE TREE WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING IT DOWN. BEFORE THE EMPLOYEE HAD COMPLETED HIS CUT THE TREE BEGAN TO PEEL AWAY FROM THE TRUNK ABOUT 3 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE TOOK THE SAW OUT OF GEAR AND SET IT BESIDE THE TREE. HE TRIED TO PUSH THE TREE AWAY FROM THE POWER LINE; HOWEVER, AS IT FELL, THE TREE BRUSHED AGAINST THE POWER LINE ANYWAY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, TREE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114962657 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |
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