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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120213723 - Fresno County Housing Authority
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Fresno County Housing Authority
1625 Allarat Dr.
Firebaugh, CA 93622
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/03/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/18/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361351992 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Serious | 3642 A01 | 09/14/1995 | 09/15/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/06/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 2946 B02 | 09/14/1995 | 04/03/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/06/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3421 B | 09/14/1995 | 09/11/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/06/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3421 C | 09/14/1995 | 09/11/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/06/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
An employee on a tree trimming crew for the grounds department of a housing authority was working from a self-propelled, articulating boom aerial device, pruning palm fronds that were about 24 to 27 feet above the ground. He trimmed the north side of the palm and then moved the work platform from the north side of the palm to the south side by going over the top of the tree. As he was moving the platform into position, a palm frond contacted a 12-kilovolt overhead power line that was 30 feet, 7 inches above the ground. The employee, who was apparently in contact with the frond, sustained an electric shock and burns to his upper torso, arms, and hands. He fell out of the platform (through its entry port) but was restrained from falling to the ground by a safety belt and lanyard. The employee was lowered, given first aid, and transported to a hospital, where he was admitted for treatment of his injuries.
Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TREE LIMB, TREE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120213723 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |