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Inspection: 310729645 - Asplundh Tree Company, Region 68
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Inspection Nr: 310729645
Report ID: 0626600
Date Opened: 01/08/2007
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Company, Region 68
2940 Sth John Reddit Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
Mailing Address:
711 South 4th Ave, Mansfield, TX 76063
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0851
NAICS: 115310/Support Activities for Forestry
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/22/2007
Emphasis: L:Logging
Case Closed: 03/10/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101763738 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 06/15/2007 | 06/19/2007 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/29/2007 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 E02 X | 06/15/2007 | 06/19/2007 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/29/2007 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 I02 III | 06/15/2007 | 06/19/2007 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/29/2007 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201762804
Event: 01/08/2007
Employee Is Killed When Struck by Tree
On January 8, 2007, an employee involved in tree removal operations was struck in the head, when a tree intended to be brought down struck another tree and hit the employee. The employee was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, TREE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310729645 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |