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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301122966 - Traverso Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Traverso Tree Service
1400 Creekside Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Mailing Address:
3354 Freeman Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2005
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 06/28/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362328957 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $17,600 |
| Current Penalty | $2,475 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,475 |
| 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 | 08/11/2005 | 08/16/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/31/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3212 D01 | 08/11/2005 | 08/29/2005 | $2,475 | $12,600 | $0 | 08/31/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 6, 2005, Employee #1 was working for his employer, a tree trimming contractor. Employees were trimming several large trees with chain saws at an apartment complex. The cut tree branches were placed on the roof of the apartment complex. Employee #1 was on the roof with other employees. Employee #1 was not wearing fall protection. While throwing tree branches off the roof of the apartment building, Employee #1 lost his balance and fell 28 feet landing on a pile of branches and tree trimmings on the ground. No one saw the incident but emergency service was called once Employee #1 was found.
Keywords: ROOF, TREE LIMB, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301122966 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |