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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1499982.015 - Asplundh Tree Expert Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Gray Office - Safety
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Llc
119 Blazer Street
Newport, TN 37821
Mailing Address:
5786 Shleby Oaks Drive Unit 16, Memphis, TN 38134
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/27/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/14/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1680068 |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on October 24, 2020, an employee was clearing brush from an embankment when he became entangled in the winch line and was drawn to the chipper. He struck the tailgate of the chipper and received a laceration to the left leg. The employee was treated and released at a local hospital, but later died.
Keywords: Brush Chipper, Caught By, Chipper, Embankment, Entangled, Laceration, Landscaping, Leg, Struck Against, Struck By, Tailgate, Winch
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1499982.015 | 27 | M | Fatality | Chipper Operator |