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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: 1620035.015 - Huerta'S Tree Service & Development, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Huerta'S Tree Service & Development, Inc.
13438 Skyline Blvd.
Woodside, CA 94062
Mailing Address:
1748 Bagpipe Way, San Jose, CA 95121
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1943791 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $54,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $55,200 |
| Current Penalty | $54,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $55,200 |
| 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 | 3421(D) | 03/06/2023 | 04/10/2023 | $300 | $300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421(F) | 03/06/2023 | 04/10/2023 | $300 | $300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421(L) | 03/06/2023 | 04/10/2023 | $300 | $300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3421(M) | 03/06/2023 | 04/10/2023 | $300 | $300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3421(C)(1) | 03/06/2023 | 03/16/2023 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 3328(A)(2) | 03/06/2023 | 03/16/2023 | $21,600 | $21,600 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 04001 | Serious | 3421(C)(2) | 03/06/2023 | 03/16/2023 | $21,600 | $21,600 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on September 7, 2022, an employee was cutting a tree branch. A Port-A-Wrap anchoring tool, with an improper and/or inadequate anchor point struck, and ropes were shock loaded and causing the Port-A-Wrap to hit the employee in the head. The employee suffered a head injury and was killed.
Keywords: Anchor, Flying Object, Head, Struck By, Traumatic, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1620035.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Forestry workers, except logging |