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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1531089.015 - Tree Wise
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Tree Wise
920 Vista Point
San Ramon, CA 94582
Mailing Address:
721 Via Hermosa, Danville, CA 94526
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1767585 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $11,600 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $11,600 |
| 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 | Other | 3203(A) | 09/17/2021 | $200 | $200 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395(H) | 09/17/2021 | $200 | $200 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395(I) | 09/17/2021 | $200 | $200 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3421(M) | 09/17/2021 | $200 | $200 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/17/2021 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 03/15/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:38 a.m. on May 11, 2021, Employee #1, a groundsman and tree climber apprentice, was cutting a tree limb from a pear tree at a residential property using a Stihl 020 chainsaw. While standing on a ladder approximately 4 feet above the ground, the ladder shifted, causing Employee #1 to lose balance. As Employee #1 attempted to regain balance, his left arm came into contact with the running blade of the chainsaw, resulting in a severe laceration to his left wrist. The injury caused damage to muscles, tendons, and bone. The employee was hospitalized for more than two days and underwent two surgeries. The employer was cited for failure to ensure the chainsaw was operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Keywords: Chain, Chain Saw, Cutting, Laceration, Lost Balance, Tree, Tree Branch, Tree Care, Tree Limb, Tree Pruner, Tree Shear, Tree Trimming, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1531089.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |