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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311245088 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
1012 South Bend Road
Dixon, IL 61021
Mailing Address:
7942 South Madison St., Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Union Status: Union
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/2007
Emphasis: S:Powered Ind Vehicle, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 04/07/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361843394 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 10/29/2007 | 11/16/2007 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/23/2007 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 17, 2007, Employee #1, the head supervisor of the crew conducting tree trimming operations, was towing an aerial lift. The aerial lift weighed approximately 10,700 pounds, and became stuck in soft terrain while operating in the front yard of a residence. Employee #1 took it upon himself to free the stuck aerial lift. Employee #1 selected a 0.625-in. synthetic rope and looped it through one of two steel eyelets located at the rear of the aerial lift. After threading the rope through the eyelet Employee #1 looped the rope tying a knot and then inserting a small log. The other end of the rope was then secured to a split truck that was positioned approximately 100 ft from the aerial lift. The crew had succeeded in freeing the aerial lift pulling it for approximately 20 ft when the rope broke violently retracting back towards the tow or split truck. Employee #1 who positioned himself near the split truck was initially struck by the rope and eventually by the log that he previously attached to the rope. The log struck Employee #1in the head killing him instantly.
Keywords: HEAD, ROPE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311245088 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |