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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1250573.015 - Jacob Ruiz Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Jacob Ruiz Tree Service
206 E Estate Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
Mailing Address:
1127 W Gail Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/26/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1242455 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $6,310 | $0 | $17,110 |
| Current Penalty | $2,360 | $0 | $0 | $1,870 | $0 | $4,230 |
| 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) | 12/29/2017 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/05/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 12/29/2017 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 01/05/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3276(E)(2) | 12/29/2017 | $260 | $350 | $0 | 01/05/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3276(F) | 12/29/2017 | $0 | $350 | $0 | 01/05/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3395(H) | 12/29/2017 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 01/05/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3276(E)(15)(D) | 12/29/2017 | $2,360 | $10,800 | $0 | 01/05/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on July 10, 2017, Employee #1 was standing on a 14 foot aluminum ladder, hedging a tree. The employee was standing on the top three rungs when he lost his balance and fell off of the ladder. Employee #1 sustained a head injury with internal bleeding, bruises on his spine, lost his sense of smell/taste, and a headache. The employee was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: Contusion, Fall, Head, Headache, Ladder, Lost Balance, Tree, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1250573.015 | 32 | M | Hospitalized injury | Nursery workers |