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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315552414 - Smedley'S Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Smedley'S Tree Service
813 Fuebee St.
North Canton, OH 44720
Mailing Address:
6323 Georgetown Rd., Louisville, OH 44641
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9999
NAICS: 814110/Private Households
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Out of Business
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis: S:Fall From Height Gi & Con
Case Closed: 05/31/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100105725 |
Investigation Summary
On May 12, 2011, Employee #1, the owner/operator of a tree trimming business, was working at a private residence to remove a tree. While working from the bucket of a truck mounted hydraulic lift, at an approximate height of 30-feet high, the bucket lift's hydraulic cylinder detached from its anchor position. This caused the bucket to drop to the ground. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he was treated for a fractured leg, as well as severe internal injuries. He died as a result of his injuries. The accident investigation determined that Employee #1was not wearing any personal protective equipment, such as a harness and lanyard. In addition, the bucket truck was a converted U-Haul truck chassis, with a non-OEM hydraulic bucket lift mounted. Further, there was a significant lack of preventive and proper maintenance of the hydraulic bucket lift, which contributed to the lifting arm becoming unattached.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, TREE FELLING, STRUCK AGAINST, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315552414 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |