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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1505296.015 - The Davey Tree Expert Company
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
The Davey Tree Expert Company
1050 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Mailing Address:
1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, OH 44240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/28/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/28/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1695945 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on November 25, 2020, an employee, the crew leader, was in an aerial lift and in the process of trimming an oak tree. Rigging had been set up in order to lower branches down to the ground. A branch that was rigged with rope was being lowered to the ground. As the rigged branch was being lowered, another branch that was used as a rigging point broke, fell, and struck the employee on his back. The employee stated that everything was rigged and set up correctly. The branch just broke off unexpectedly and ended up striking him. The employee suffered vertebral fractures that did not require surgery, but he was hospitalized.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Back, Falling Object, Fracture, Rigging, Rope, Struck By, Tree Branch, Tree Trimming, Vertebra
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1505296.015 | 49 | M | Hospitalized injury | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |