Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111841169 - Davey Tree Surgery
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Davey Tree Surgery
6767 Cavedale Road
Sonoma, CA 95476
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 351, Livermore, CA 94550
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/11/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/11/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361302730 |
Investigation Summary
Two tree trimmers were clearing tree limbs from around an overhead power line. One of the employees had tied off to one tree. When he finished trimming that tree, he swung on his lifeline to the next tree and grabbed a limb to position himself. The limb broke under his weight, and he dropped onto his taut line, causing the knot to slip and start running. He fell 7.6 to 9.1 meters onto the rocky ground, landing on his back. He was hospitalized with two broken discs in his lower back.
Keywords: FRACTURE, BACK, TREE, LANYARD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, VERTEBRA, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111841169 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Forestry workers, except logging |
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