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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301427654 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co
Inspection Information - Office: Hi-E-Honolulu
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co
2259 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
Mailing Address:
70 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Kailua, HI 96734
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/04/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101950202 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 600002 B03 | 07/26/1999 | 03/23/1999 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/04/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 600002 B04 CI | 07/26/1999 | 03/23/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/04/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A tree trimming company's employees were trimming coconut trees on a hotel property. Employee #1 climbed up a 60-ft-tall coconut tree and trimmed off coconut leaves from the crown of the tree. Employee #1 then strung his 1.5-in.-diameter, 90-ft-long manila rope around the tree's remaining crown area and tied the rope securely in place to provide a climbing aide and life-line. Employee #1 was tied onto this line when he repelled approximately half-way down this tree. Employee #1 instructed a coworker on the ground to walk toward a second tree and pull him (Employee #1) as he would ride the life line across the 20-ft distance to the next coconut tree. Employee #1 positioned himself on the second tree and reconnected his safety chain around this tree's trunk. Employee #1 started to climb up the second 60-ft-tall tree that had an angle of approximately 40 degrees. Employee #1 reached a point just below the crown area of the second tree approximately 60 ft above the ground and started to trim coconut leaves directly in front of him. Employee #1 placed his cane knife back into his bag and approximately 15 seconds later the tree trunk snapped below him. Employee #1 started to hug the trunk of the tree while falling towards the building. Employee #1 and the tree trunk struck the ground and he rolled off of the tree and turned over onto his back. Employee #1 received four stitches to his right index finger, and suffered bruises around his hip and stomach area. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: TREE, ABRASION, FALL, TREE TRIMMING, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301427654 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |