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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: 1623834.015 - Joseph Christman'S West Coast Tree Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Joseph Christman'S West Coast Tree Llc
29244 Greenwater Rd.
Malibu, CA 90265
Mailing Address:
2008 Alameda Ave., Ventura, CA 93003
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/22/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1944941 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,435 | $0 | $16,235 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,435 | $0 | $16,235 |
| 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 | 342(A) | 03/04/2023 | 04/21/2023 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/17/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421(D) | 03/04/2023 | 04/21/2023 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 03/17/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421(M) | 03/04/2023 | 04/21/2023 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 03/17/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3427(A)(3)(A) | 03/04/2023 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 03/17/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on September 1, 2022, an employee was trimming a tree at a residential property when he fell from the tree approximately 20 feet. The employee suffered multiple fractures and internal bleeding and died due to his injuries.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Internal Bleeding, Internal Injuries, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1623834.015 | 47 | M | Fatality |