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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120327515 - Renee Godon & Son'S Tree Removal
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Renee Godon & Son'S Tree Removal
Piedra & Trimmer Springs Rd.
Piedra, CA 93656
Mailing Address:
P.O. 619, Foresthill, CA 95631
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/28/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361674146 |
Investigation Summary
A tree trimmer was assigned the task of trimming an oak tree near a 230-kilovolt overhead power line. The tree was located between two power transmission towers. The employee climbed the tree and double tied himself into it. As he was trimming the tree with a chain saw, he lost control of a branch. The branch came too close to the power line and current arced to the branch. The employee received an electric shock. Reacting to the shock, he reared back with the chain saw still in his hand. The saw hit him in the cheek. He climbed out of the tree and was given first aid. He was taken to a hospital, where a doctor put a few stitches in his cheek to close the wound. He was released and told to take a couple of days off. He returned to work in 2 days.
Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TREE LIMB, CHAIN SAW, LACERATION, TREE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FACE, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120327515 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Forestry workers, except logging |