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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126153071 - Asplundh Tree Expert
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Asplundh Tree Expert
351 N. Huntley Dr.
W Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mailing Address:
724 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Union Status: Union
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/2005
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 08/29/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362586612 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,385 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,385 |
| 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 | Serious | 1675 J | 03/02/2005 | 03/10/2005 | $4,385 | $13,500 | $0 | 07/29/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 16, 2004, Employee #1 was repairing power lines at an apartment building approximately 19 ft high, using a ladder. He was descending the ladder, a Werner fiberglass single and extension ladder, with a 250-pound capacity. The ladder slid and Employee #1's left forearm was impaled by a window security bar. He was hanging about 15 ft high, holding onto the security bar and was rescued by his coworkers using a bucket. He sustained an impaled left forearm and was hospitalized.
Keywords: EXTENSION LADDER, IMPALED, LADDER, SLIP, LACERATION, FALL, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126153071 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Electricians |