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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1769538.015 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co Llc
2505 Collingsworth St.
Houston, TX 77026
Mailing Address:
1201 Remington Boulevard, Romeoville, IL 60446
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/04/2024
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed: 10/07/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2201786 | ||
| Inspection | 1771409 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 5:15 p.m. on August 18, 2024, an employee working for a tree care service was assisting a coworker by feeding branches into a chipper. The employee collapsed and fell to the ground. The employee died from unknown causes possibly related to heat-stress.
Keywords: Branch, Cardiovasc System, Chipper, Chipping, Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Heat-related illness , High Temperature, Material Handling, Medical History, Respiratory Tract, Tree, Tree Branch, Tree Care, Tree Limb, Underlying Medical Condition, Unknown, Weather, Wood Chipper
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1769538.015 | 52 | M | Fatality |