Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112012380 - Pete Keserovich
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Pete Keserovich
1205 E. Alvardo
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1818, Fallbrook, CA 92075
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/05/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/17/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361306079 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 1509 C | 06/13/1991 | 06/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on May 17, 1991, Employee #1, a part-time laborer, was preparing an excavation for relocating trees. He was working along the downwind side of a boxed tree when a breeze caused the box to tilt in his direction, trapping his shoulders against the excavation. Employee #1 was unconscious when found by his boss, and a front end loader had to be used to remove the boxed tree. CPR was administered until paramedics arrived, 4 to 5 minutes after he was freed. Employee #1 was airlifted to a local hospital, where he was placed on life support until he was pronounced dead on May 24, 1991. Employee #1 was experienced in relocating trees but he violated established tree removal procedures when he took away dirt from under the downwind side of the boxed tree.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CPR, PINNED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, TREE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112012380 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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