Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125903088 - Treeco Arborist
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Treeco Arborist
580 Anton Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Mailing Address:
847 Almond Dr, Brea, CA 92621
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/28/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/18/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361384902 | ||
| Accident | 362218166 | ||
| Complaint | 76364603 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $0 | $550 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $0 | $550 |
| 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 | 3314 A | 12/29/1995 | 01/04/1996 | $550 | $550 | $0 | 02/15/1996 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a tree trimmer, was operating a brush chipper when a tree branch became lodged in it. He climbed onto the top side of the chipper and unfastened the guard that covers the rotating blades. The chipper was running. He slipped and his right hand contacted the rotating blades and was amputated at the wrist.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, JAMMED, CHIPPER, BLADE, HAND, TREE TRIMMING, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125903088 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |
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