Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120310438 - Tip Top Arborist
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Tip Top Arborist
220 Eagle Lane
Palmdale, CA 93550
Mailing Address:
44107 North Yucca Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/02/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 08/07/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362511214 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $675 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $675 |
| 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 | 342 A | 06/04/2003 | 07/07/2003 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3424 B02 A | 06/04/2003 | 07/07/2003 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:50 p.m. on December 5, 2002, an employee that worked for a company that provided tree-trimming services left his aerial lift basket to enter a tree. He detached his safety belt that was tied-off to the basket, and fell approximately 20 feet to the ground while he was securing himself to the tree. The employee was admitted to Holy Cross Hospital where he was hospitalized for 5 days. The employee received injuries to his chest, ribs, and sustained a fractured collarbone.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, COLLARBONE, RIB, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120310438 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |
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