Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305349888 - Reyes Professional Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Reyes Professional Tree Service
35212 Camino Capistrano
Dana Point, CA 92624
Mailing Address:
333 W Broadway P O Box 1422, Anaheim, CA 92815
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362364895 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $24,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $24,000 |
| 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 | 07/16/2003 | 07/21/2003 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 07/16/2003 | 08/03/2003 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 F | 07/16/2003 | 08/03/2003 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 07/16/2003 | 08/03/2003 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 24, 2003, Employee #1 was operating a brush chipper, with an automatic in feed (make and model was not available). He observed a large buildup of chips and debris in the in feed hopper, which made it difficult to feed more brush. Without turning the machine off, Employee #1 cleared the buildup with his hands. His left hand came in contact with the cutting blade. All five fingers on his left hand were amputated. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305349888 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |
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