Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119850311 - Grandview Tree Surgery
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Grandview Tree Surgery
1073 E. Atchison Street
Altadena, CA 91001
Mailing Address:
3202 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362269904 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | 3421 J | 12/12/1994 | 12/31/1994 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 342 A | 12/12/1994 | 09/27/1994 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on September 15, 1994, Employee #1, of Grandview Tree Surgery, was trimming trees with three coworkers in Altadena. According to his coworkers, Employee #1 accidentally cut through his safety belt while on a palm tree in the back yard of the site. He fell to the ground and landed on accumulated debris, straining his back. Employee #1 was partially interviewed on the telephone through an interpreter. He stated that he did not suffer any fractures. A few general and regulatory safety violations were found during the investigations and the employer was cited.
Keywords: WORK RULES, SAFETY BELT, BACK, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, SPRAIN, TREE TRIMMING, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119850311 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers |
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