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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315450593 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Honeycutt Rd.
Coats, NC 27504
Mailing Address:
299 Glen Rd., Garner, NC 27529
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/02/2011
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/06/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100362532 |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2011, an employee was performing tree service. He was clearing a utility fence line and poles as well as picking up tree debris from the roadway, when he fell unconscious. Water, air conditioned work vehicles, and shaded break areas were in use by the worker as needed throughout the day. The ambient temperature was above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The worker was transported to the local hospital, where his condition was diagnosed as a heat related illness. The worker died on July 20, 2011, as a result of liver and renal failure due to an acute heat stroke.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, LIVER, HEAT STROKE, KIDNEY, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315450593 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Hand cutting and trimming occupations |