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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308435031 - J.D. Sweeney Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
J.D. Sweeney Corporation
Alicia Place, Lot 7
Crestview, FL 32536
Mailing Address:
73 Odaniel Way, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101355063 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,550 |
| Current Penalty | $5,376 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,376 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/04/2006 | 06/21/2006 | $2,497 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260604 A02 | 05/04/2006 | 06/21/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 05/04/2006 | 06/21/2006 | $2,497 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19260095 A | 05/04/2006 | 06/21/2006 | $382 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 21, 2005, Employee #1, a member of a crew, was clearing a site of pine trees. He was operating a John deer 490E excavator that was equipped with a claw-thumb bucket. This excavator was not equipped with rollover guards or with overhead and rear canopy guards. He was attempting to fell a pine tree that was approximately 29 ft high with a trunk diameter of approximately 17-in. He used the bucket to dig around and under the base of the tree. He then hooked the bucket behind the tree and used the excavator arm to pull the tree in the direction of the excavator. The tap root of the tree snapped and the tree fell onto the cab of the excavator, crushing it. Employee #1 died due to respiratory failure and asphyxia due to a spinal cord compression and fractures, and a blunt head and neck impact.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, TREE FELLING, CRUSHED, TREE, EXCAVATOR, STRUCK BY, BUCKET ELEVATOR, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308435031 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |