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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1243093.015 - Western Tree Care
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Western Tree Care
1606 12th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
Mailing Address:
2616 Maher Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1217751 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,305 | $0 | $1,305 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,305 | $0 | $1,305 |
| 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 | 3395(H)(1) | 11/08/2017 | 11/28/2017 | $390 | $390 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421(C)(3) | 11/08/2017 | 11/28/2017 | $525 | $525 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421(M) | 11/08/2017 | 11/28/2017 | $390 | $390 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:32 a.m. on May 9, 2017, an employee climbed the tree using tree climbing spurs preparing to make a cut with a chainsaw. The employee climbed the tree and before he could make a cut the tree began to crack from the bottom, and uprooted from the ground. The employee fell with the tree and sustained bruises to his chest and abdominal area. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Fall, Falling Object, Torso, Tree Felling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1243093.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Equipment Operator: Heavy |