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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125959395 - Patterson Enterprises Inc Desert Gold Date
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Patterson Enterprises Inc Desert Gold Date
83701 Ave 54
Thermal, CA 92274
Mailing Address:
11919 Indian Street, Moreno Valley, CA 99087
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0179
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/18/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362040396 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on July 18, 1997, Employee #1 was at a height of approximately 45 ft, cutting dead fronds from a date palm. He had accessed the tree via a tractor-mounted ladder and was secured with hooks, a chain, and a tree saddle. He had already pruned a number of dead fronds, and was repositioning himself in the tree, when he fell. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: TREE PRUNER, PALM TREE, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125959395 | Fatality | Fracture | Farm workers |