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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120317292 - Treemendous Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Treemendous Tree Service
8416 Fenwick St.
Sunland, CA 91605
Mailing Address:
12221 Vose St., No. Hollywood, CA 91605
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/05/2003
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 07/07/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362513061 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 | 3421 C | 09/03/2003 | 09/17/2003 | $0 | $3,150 | $0 | 09/18/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On March 13, 2003, Employee #1 was picked up and taken to the job site by his employer to trim a large tree. The employee was harnessed to the tree at a height of 10 feet and was cutting branches off the tree with a 16-inch chainsaw. He reached over the chain saw to knock a branch away from him. The employee did not keep both hands on the saw, and his left forearm was lacerated. Employee #1 was taken to Pacifica Hospital, where he was treated and released.
Keywords: TREE PRUNER, TREE LIMB, CHAIN SAW, WORK RULES, LACERATION, ARM, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120317292 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Laborers, except construction |