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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: 1783053.015 - Humberto Garcia
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Humberto Garcia
805 Plaza Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Mailing Address:
4810 Mayfair Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93307
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/18/2025
Emphasis: N:Heatnep, S:Heatsep-Outdoor
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2225014 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:39 p.m. on October 17, 2024, an employee working as a tree trimmer for a landscaping service was trimming fronds from a palm frond skirt. The employee was working underneath the skirt when he became pinned by the collapsing skirt. The employee died due to asphyxiation.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Caught In, Chest, Collapse, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Laborer, Landscaper, Landscaping, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Palm Frond Skirt, Palm Tree, Pinned, Trapped, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Trimming, Unsafe Position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1783053.015 | 55 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |