Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126128958 - Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
40 Lowel St.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Mailing Address:
28851 Murrieta Road, Sun City, CA 92586
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/07/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/07/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362622136 |
Investigation Summary
On April 13, 1999, Employee #1 was trimming a tree approximately 15 ft above the ground. Employee #1 was wearing a safety harness (tree trimmer saddle) and was tied to a main branch of the tree. When Employee #1 changed position to cut the last branch off the tree, the main branch broke and hit his head. Employee #1 lost his balance and fell on the ground and the branch landed on his feet. The crew foreman removed Employee #1 from the area took him to an open space. The owner of the house summoned medical assistance and Employee #1 was taken to the hospital. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for four fractures on his spinal cord.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SPINE, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126128958 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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