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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125501684 - Davey Tree Surgery
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Davey Tree Surgery
1690 Dean York Street
St Helena, CA 94574
Mailing Address:
P O Box 5015, Livermore, CA 94551
Union Status: Union
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/09/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362136194 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 29400002 A | 03/06/1997 | 03/06/1997 | $600 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/24/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A line-clearance tree trimmer was removing a tree from the right of way for an overhead power line. He was being assisted by his supervisor, who was on the ground. The tree trimmer was 16.8 to 18.3 meters above the ground in the tree, moving a limb away from the power line. The employee was using a rope to move the limb, which was above the power line. He was electrocuted when the 150-millimeter-diameter, 4.6-meter-long limb wedged him in the crotch of the tree and contacted the 21-kilovolt power line.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TREE LIMB, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, TREE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125501684 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |