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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119632289 - Marin Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Marin Tree Service
203 Floribel Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Mailing Address:
34 De Luca Place, San Rafael, CA 94901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 09/14/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361600695 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | 342 A | 10/17/2003 | 10/22/2003 | $1,750 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/27/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On September 10, 2003, Employee #1 climbed the tree, a dead oak under the power lines at edge of roadway, threw his climbing line over the highest branch near the crotch, tied to the line and went to swing to his work location. When he put his weight on the line, the limb broke off and he, the line and the limb fell approximately 20 ft to the ground. Employee #1 stated that the limb looked solid from below; the company supervisor inspected the limb later and found it to be sun scald on the top of the limb, causing it to rot from the top in. Employee #1 sustained 3 fractures to his arm and elbow, including compound fractures. He was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE LIMB, TREE, FALL, ARM, ELBOW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119632289 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |