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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112199138 - Alexander'S Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Alexander'S Tree Service
1915 N. Vista Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Mailing Address:
375 N. Auburn Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361349517 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 09/10/1991 | 09/30/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 C | 09/30/1991 | 09/30/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 14001 B | 09/10/1991 | 09/30/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 342 A | 09/10/1991 | 09/06/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 2946 A | 09/10/1991 | 09/11/1991 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 3421 J | 09/10/1991 | 09/30/1991 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 04001 | Serious | 3426 B01 | 09/10/1991 | 09/11/1991 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A TREE-TRIMMING CREW WAS TRIMMING A TREE IN THE BACKYARD OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. TWO EMPLOYEES WERE IN THE TREE CUTTING BRANCHES, AND THE OWNER OF THE TREE-TRIMMING FIRM AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE ON THE GROUND. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES IN THE TREE CONTACTED AN OVERHEAD POWER LINE THROUGH A METAL PRUNER. SINCE HE WAS TIED IN TO THE TREE, HE DID NOT FALL, BUT EMERGENCY RESCUE SERVICE EMPLOYEES HAD TO CUT HIS SAFETY BELT TO GET HIM TO THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, TREE, HAND TOOL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112199138 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |