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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17567249 - Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Beth Energy Mining Company - Bandytown Twilight Rd
Bandytown, WV 25130
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 220, Danville, WV 25503
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/21/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360338412 |
Investigation Summary
On May 8, 1989, Employee #1 was cutting down a red oak tree having three independent leaders growing approximately 9 feet from ground trunk level. Two smaller leaders were cut and the third one was being back cut, after notching, when the tree split as a result of its heavy weight at the top and the fact that it was leaning. Employee #1 performing the cutting operation was tied in by a safety climbing rope and a safety strap. When the tree split it came down and struck Employee #1 who could not move out of the way due to double tie off which pinned him in.
Keywords: PINNED, SAFETY BELT, TREE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17567249 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |