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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120208947 - Utility Tree Service Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Utility Tree Service Inc.
6943 Irwin Rd
Oroville, CA 95965
Mailing Address:
2895 Churn Creek Rd Ste A, Redding, CA 96002
Union Status: Union
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 11/22/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362339749 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $34,375 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $35,500 |
| Current Penalty | $9,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,375 |
| 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 D | 11/20/2008 | 12/07/2008 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | 12/04/2008 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 2951 B | 11/20/2008 | 09/03/2010 | $9,375 | $9,375 | $0 | 12/04/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3427 B04 | 11/20/2008 | 12/07/2008 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 12/04/2008 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 9, 2008, a journeyman lineman employed by Utility Tree Service was trimming trees along a telephone line when his bucket controls came into contact with the messenger line. The bucket controls and his line became entangled, which threw his controls in the "up" position, and caused his bucket to climb. The worker rode up approximately 18.67 ft. The bucket then struck a high voltage (12-Kv) line, which electrocuted the linesman.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, TREE, AERIAL LIFT CONTROLS, ENTANGLED, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120208947 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |