Inspection Detail

Inspection: 111832549 - D. J.'S Tree Service

Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office

Inspection Nr: 111832549

Report ID: 0950614

Date Opened: 07/30/1991

Site Address:
D. J.'S Tree Service
Btwn Decoto Rd. & Jarvis Ave., Near Cardiff St.
Newark, CA 94560

Mailing Address:
4801 Fair Ave., Oakland, CA 94619

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0783

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/13/1991

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/18/1991

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361289176
Accident	361289184

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations				4		4
Current Violations				4		4
Initial Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	3421 A	08/15/1991	09/20/1991	$0	$0	$0	-
2.	01002	Other	3421 C	08/15/1991	09/20/1991	$0	$0	$0	-
3.	01003	Other	3427 A02	08/15/1991	07/25/1991	$0	$0	$0	-
4.	01004	Other	5532 A	08/15/1991	09/04/1991	$0	$0	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170171011

Event: 07/25/1991

EMPLOYEE KILLED IN FALL FROM TREE

After a tree trimmer had topped one tree without using proper fall protection, the employer directed him to properly secure himself. The employer then directed the employee to take a break. Instead, the employee climbed a second tree and began to cut it with a chain saw. The employer told him to come down or at least lower his lanyard away and attach the unused climbing line as a second flip line. The employee refused to follow the employer's directions and began the final topping cut without warning his coworkers. As the overhanging top fell, the tree vibrated, and the employee's flip line slipped over the top of the cut tree. The employee fell 9.1 to 12.2 meters to the ground, sustaining multiple injuries. He died of his injuries.

Keywords: WORK RULES, VIBRATIONS, TREE, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111832549			Fatality	Other	Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm

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