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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18385229 - Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Olney Road
Aliceville, AL 35442
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 99, Saginaw, AL 35137
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/07/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/02/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360128573 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 09/14/1989 | 10/26/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 09/14/1989 | 10/26/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19101200 H | 09/14/1989 | 10/26/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On Wednesday morning at approximately 9:50 am, Employee #1 was helping to fell a pine tree. Employee #1 and two coworkers were attempting to pull the pine tree down, when the pine tree lodged into another tree within its fallen path. Both Employee #1 and Employee #2 tried to dislodge the tree. Employee #3 tied the tag rope into another tree to spring the lodged pine loose. When Employee #3 pulled the rope, the pine tree started to fall to the ground. After the tree hit the ground Employee #3 was looked behind him for Employee #1. Employee #3 thought that Employee #1 was behind him and in the clear area where Employee #1 was supposed to be. Employee #3 later found Employee #1 under the fallen tree. Apparently, Employee #1 was in the danger zone when the tree hit the ground. Employee #1 was struck in the chest. The impact broke several of his ribs. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital where he died.
Keywords: CHEST, LODGED TREE, TREE, TAG LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18385229 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |