Inspection Detail

Inspection: 119733269 - Noonan Tree Care

Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office

Inspection Nr: 119733269

Report ID: 0950615

Date Opened: 12/06/1993

Site Address:
Noonan Tree Care
12099 Hwy 12
Glen Ellen, CA 95401

Mailing Address:
1612 Willowside Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0783

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/06/1993

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/09/1993

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361379837

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170727564

Event: 11/24/1993

FALL - LOST BALANCE WHILE IN TREE

A tree trimmer, certified through the International Society of Arborists, had ascended a ladder to access an area of a tree that needed to be trimmed. The employee climbed into the crotch of the tree at a height of about 9 meters above the ground and started to tie himself in with his lanyard. He slung the lanyard around the trunk; but, when he attempted to catch the end, he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He sustained a broken arm, back, and neck. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, BACK, TREE, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, NECK, ARM, LOST BALANCE, TREE TRIMMING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119733269			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Forestry workers, except logging

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