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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125718692 - Pilot Hills Services, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Pilot Hills Services, Llc
Lot 2 Safari Estates- Safari Trail
Pilot Hills, CA 95664
Mailing Address:
4271 Safari Trail, Pilot Hills, CA 95664
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0172
NAICS: 111332/Grape Vineyards
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/09/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/15/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361713092 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,350 | $0 | $5,350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| 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 | 08/24/2004 | 08/27/2004 | $500 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/16/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 08/24/2004 | 09/24/2004 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 6, 2004, Employee #1, a supervisor for Pilot Hills LLC., was trimming an oak tree that was located in a vineyard in Pilot Hills, California. The branch was 14 to 16 feet off of the ground and approximately 18 feet from the base of the tree. Employee #1 placed his 20 foot aluminum extension ladder on the branch and then began to cut off a 4 foot long, 1 inch in diameter branch. He cut the branch with a chain saw. The branch fell and hit the base of his ladder, knocking him off of the ladder. Employee #1 fell to the ground, bounced, and hit part of the ladder. Employee #1 broke both legs when he fell. He was seriously injured and was hospitalized for more than a week.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, TREE LIMB, CHAIN SAW, FALL, STRUCK BY, TREE TRIMMING, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125718692 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, farm workers |