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Inspection: 1654745.015 - Asplundh Tree Experts, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Experts, Llc
790 West Krislynn Woods Avenue
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
Mailing Address:
308 N. Meridian Street, Sunman, IN 47041
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2006762 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 19100333 A02 | 05/17/2023 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 06/14/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 11:09 a.m. on March 6, 2023, Employee 1 was in the process of manually trimming a tree. Employee 1 cut a branch with a handsaw, approximately 16 feet in length by 1 inch in diameter, and received an electrical shock from the direct contact with a primary electrical line (12.5kV). The employee was killed when electrocuted.
Keywords:electric shock, electrocuted, overhead power line, tree care
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1654745.015 | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |