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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300965381 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Hwy 78/ East Of Graysville
Gorgas, AL 35073
Mailing Address:
617 N. 13th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101270361 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 |
| 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 | 07/21/1998 | 07/27/1998 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $0 | 10/01/1998 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was operating a skidder-type vehicle with a 1900-liter chemical tank on the back. He was applying chemicals to vegetation along an overhead power line. The vehicle overturned, and the employee was pinned under the rollover protective structure. He died of injuries sustained in the accident.
Keywords: PINNED, ROLL-OVER, ROPS, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, SKIDDER, TREE TRIMMING, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300965381 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |