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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1417131.015 - Rancho Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Rancho Tree Service
304 West Los Olivos St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mailing Address:
1731 Art Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/21/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/12/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1478838 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| 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 | 3423(C) | 01/21/2020 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:29 a.m. on July 22, 2019, A foreman (Employee #1) and two other coworkers were in engaged tree trimming activities to clear over head high voltage lines. Employee #1 was elevated approximately 41 feet high on a bucket truck to clear tree branches with a insulated pole pruner. While repositioning the bucket, Employee #1's right shoulder came into contact with a 16kV line. Employee #1 was electrocuted.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Power Lines, Shoulder, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1417131.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |