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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301333720 - Gerardo Acevedo Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Gerardo Acevedo Tree Service
14806 Starbuck St.
Whittier, CA 90603
Mailing Address:
395 S.Vancouver Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90023
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/28/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362596884 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $11,550 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 A | 05/13/2005 | 06/04/2005 | $250 | $250 | $0 | 12/14/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 J | 05/13/2005 | 06/04/2005 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 12/14/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3380 C | 05/13/2005 | 06/04/2005 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 12/14/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 3381 A | 05/13/2005 | 06/04/2005 | $2,000 | $10,800 | $0 | 12/14/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on November 20, 2004, Employee #1, a day laborer for a tree service contractor, and two coworkers were trimming a 25-foot high tree at a private residence. One employee was on a tree, cutting branches with a chain saw, while Employee #1 and another coworker were located below, picking up debris. Employee #1 and the coworkers were not wearing hard hats. A branch fell and hit Employee #1 on his forehead and right eye. Emergency services were contacted, and Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital, where he was hospitalized and treated for his injuries. The accident investigation revealed that several safety violations were committed, including the lack of head protection, which the employer was cited for.
Keywords: EYE, HEAD, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, PPE, INEXPERIENCE, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301333720 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Laborers, except construction |