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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303983050 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Us Hwy 1 South At Kennedy Parkway
Oak Hill, FL 32759
Mailing Address:
612 N Orange Ave, A14, Jupiter, FL 33458
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/03/2001
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 09/10/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101351427 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 3 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $37,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $43,000 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $15,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100067 C02 II | 07/11/2001 | 07/16/2001 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 07/11/2001 | 05/24/2002 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100269 A02 I | 07/11/2001 | 08/03/2001 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100269 P04 II | 07/11/2001 | 07/16/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 C01 | 07/11/2001 | 07/16/2001 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01005A | Serious | 19100269 R01 V | 07/11/2001 | 07/16/2001 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01005B | Serious | 19100269 R01 III | 07/11/2001 | 07/16/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01006 | Serious | 19101030 C01 I | 07/11/2001 | 05/24/2002 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01007 | Serious | 19101030 F01 I | 07/11/2001 | 05/24/2002 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01008 | Serious | 19101030 G02 I | 07/11/2001 | 08/13/2001 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 07/11/2001 | 07/19/2001 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 02002 | Other | 19040004 | 07/11/2001 | 07/16/2001 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 02003A | Other | 19040002 A | 07/19/2001 | 05/24/2002 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 02003B | Other | 19040004 | 07/11/2001 | 07/16/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/06/2001 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A line-clearance tree trimmer was working with a ground worker and a supervisor, performing a line-clearance tree trimming operation. At about 10:25 am, the crew went to a new area. The tree trimmer parked his aerial lift truck below a 13-kilovolt overhead power line, and the supervisor parked his truck behind the aerial lift truck. The supervisor and ground worker placed traffic cones. Then, the ground worker started the auxiliary motor powering the aerial lift and outriggers. He lowered the outrigger on the passenger side of the truck, and the supervisor lowered the outrigger on the driver's side. The tree trimmer climbed into the aerial lift bucket and began elevating it. The supervisor went to fill a chainsaw with gasoline and did not watch the tree trimmer. The ground worker stood about 1 meter from the passenger-side outrigger and watched the tree trimmer. The tree trimmer was facing the aerial lift controls without watching the overhead power line, which was located behind him. He contacted the phase conductor with his head as his lower back contacted the neutral conductor. The ground worker warned the tree trimmer just before he contacted the power line, but it was too late. The tree trimmer was electrocuted. The tree trimmer and ground worker had not been fully trained regarding their respective job assignments. Additionally, the supervisor did not conduct a job briefing for the new location.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303983050 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |