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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312634371 - Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Dell Way
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Mailing Address:
708 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Union Status: Union
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/2009
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 08/10/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100541580 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100067 C02 V | 09/09/2009 | 09/14/2009 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/09/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 21, 2009, a worker was using a vehicle mounted extension boom performing tree trimming operations. While bringing the boom down, the boom's arm landed on top of metal clothes poles in the yard below. As the worker began to move the boom's arm, it slid off of the pole and bounced, causing the worker to be ejected from the basket. The worker fell approximately 30 ft to the ground and was killed. He was not wearing a safety belt.
Keywords: EJECTED, BOOM TRUCK, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312634371 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |