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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304629330 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Nicholson Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Mailing Address:
3255 Church Street, Scottdale, GA 30079
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101281541 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| 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 | 09/20/2002 | 09/26/2002 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/16/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 09/20/2002 | 09/26/2002 | $7,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 10/16/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 27, 2002, an Asplundh tree trimming crew was performing tree trimming work along a rural highway. The crew's truck was parked with outriggers deployed, occupying one lane of the two lane road. Cones or warning signs were not deployed to warn oncoming vehicles. The accident occurred when an automobile struck and killed Employee #1 while he was standing in front of the crew's truck. No reflective vest was worn by Employee #1.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, AUTOMOBILE, STRUCK BY, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304629330 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |