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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301329769 - Big Humberto'S Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Big Humberto'S Tree Service
2507 E. Country Club Dr.
Glendora, CA 91740
Mailing Address:
1595 N. Towne Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362592131 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $11,500 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $10,900 |
| 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 J | 05/02/2003 | 05/21/2003 | $50 | $350 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 A | 05/02/2003 | 05/21/2003 | $50 | $350 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3423 A | 05/16/2003 | 05/23/2003 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9.09 a.m. on May 1, 2003, Employee #1 was trimming trees for Big Humberto's Tree Service. He had climbed a tree and was trimming branches with a 112-in. metal pruner. He was electrocuted when the metal pruner contacted the 12 KV overhead power lines. The Employer sustained second degree burns to his hands when he climbed the tree to rescue Employee #1. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene. The Employer was hospitalized for treatment at San Dimas Community Hospital.
Keywords: BURN, TREE PRUNER, ELECTROCUTED, TREE, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301329769 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |