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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309070985 - Asplundh Tree Experts Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Experts Co., Inc.
N. Armisted Ave At Nettles Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
Mailing Address:
11028 Washington Highway, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/11/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100921345 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 11/28/2005 | 12/02/2005 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/14/2005 | 1 - State Lower Court | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 P01 II | 11/28/2005 | 12/02/2005 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/14/2005 | 1 - State Lower Court |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:20 p.m. on May 31, 2005, Employee #1 and #2 were moving a bucket truck into position to obtain hand cutting tools to clear brush and limbs from under power lines. Employee #1 was approximately 15 ft behind the truck acting as the ground guide for Employee #2 who was driving the truck. As Employee #2 backed the truck, he could see Employee #1 signaling through his right passenger side mirror. Employee #2 lost sight of Employee #1 as he continued to back up. Employee #2 felt the truck drive over something, so he stopped the truck. Employee #2 placed the truck in drive position, moved forward, approximately 5 ft to check the back of the truck. Employee #2 discovered Employee#1 lying on the ground motionless. Employee #2 ran to another vehicle were other employees were located, and called the employer, while another employee called emergency personnel. Employee #1 suffered fatal crushing injuries to his stomach, hips, and lower extremities.
Keywords: SIGNALMAN, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, HAND TOOL, HIP, STOMACH, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309070985 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |