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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302491667 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co
Hwy 100
Lyles, TN 37098
Mailing Address:
7856 Mccrory Lane, Nashville, TN 37221
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/23/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100620624 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| 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 | 503010501 | 05/17/2000 | 05/23/2000 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $0 | 06/06/2000 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 A02 | 05/17/2000 | 05/23/2000 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | 06/06/2000 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Some employees were performing a line-clearance tree trimming operation. Two of the employees were felling a tree. One of them was cutting the tree; the other was in an aerial lift, pushing the tree in the direction they wanted it to fall. When the employee on the ground made the back cut, the tree spun and fell across a 7200-volt overhead power line. The power line separated, and apparently fell onto a third employee, who was standing nearby. He was electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, TREE FELLING, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, TREE, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302491667 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |