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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120274915 - Cortez Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Cortez Tree Service
2628 Royal Crest Dr.
Escondido, CA 92025
Mailing Address:
720 W. California Ave., Vista, CA 92083
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/17/2002
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 07/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362070583 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 14300040 A | 05/17/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 C | 05/17/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421 J | 05/17/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3400 C | 05/17/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on November 20, 2001, Employee #1, a tree trimmer, was trimming a limb about 5 feet above the ground in a 10-foot-tall Brazilian pepper tree. He was using a chain saw to cut the limb. The saw kicked back as it encountered a branch. He tried to balance himself, moved the running chain saw down, and cut his left knee. He was taken to Sharp Memorial hospital in San Diego, California for treatment on his knee.
Keywords: KICK BACK, KNEE, CHAIN SAW, LACERATION, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120274915 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Laborers, except construction |