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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303422034 - Davey Tree Expert Company
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Davey Tree Expert Company
Lewis Street & Tin Mill Road
Hueytown, AL 35023
Mailing Address:
1500 North Mantua Street, Kent, OH 44240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101270858 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/14/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $7,000 | $6,300 | $0 | 09/27/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 A | 09/14/2000 | 09/22/2000 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 09/27/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working as a point worker, clearing debris for another employee. The second employee was driving a tractor, cutting underbrush to clear the right of way for a 7200-volt overhead power line. Employee #1 moved a guy toward the power line. Slack in the guy allowed it to contact the power line. Employee #1 was electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, GUY, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303422034 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |