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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311124564 - Lucas Tree Experts
Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office
Site Address:
Lucas Tree Experts
Camp Waya-Awi Road, Approx.1 Mile From Rt. 16
Dallas Plantation, ME 04970
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 958, Portland, ME 04104
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/2007
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 02/08/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102237518 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 10/15/2007 | 10/23/2007 | $15,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/05/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 10/15/2007 | 10/23/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/05/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 IIB | 10/15/2007 | 10/21/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/05/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 10/15/2007 | 10/21/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/05/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A trailer mounted wood chipper's discharge chute was clogged. Employee #1 was operating the chipper and shut the engine off, disengaging the clutch. Employee #1 climbed on the chipper with the chipper still running, removed the upper hood latch pin, and started to open the hood. The knife blade caught the corner of the hood throwing the hood into the impeller. The hood was blown off the chipper hitting Employee #1 in the chest killing him instantly.
Keywords: CHEST, CHIPPER, CLOGGED, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FLYING OBJECT, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311124564 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |