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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305353609 - Jose Huerta
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Jose Huerta
17842 Whitney Dr
Tustin, CA 92705
Mailing Address:
9095 Cerritos Ave #5, Anaheim, CA 92804
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/2004
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 06/16/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362474538 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $11,800 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $11,800 |
| 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 | 07/23/2004 | 08/15/2004 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 B | 07/23/2004 | 08/15/2004 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421 C | 07/23/2004 | 08/15/2004 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3421 D | 07/23/2004 | 08/15/2004 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3421 A | 07/23/2004 | 08/15/2004 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 31, 2004, Employee #1 was trimming a palm tree that measured 45 feet tall for an employer that specialized in residential gardening and tree services. As Employee #1 was positioned on the tree, approximately 40 feet above the ground, cutting off palm fronds with a gasoline-powered chainsaw, he contacted a 12KV electrical wire, was electrocuted, and killed. Emergency services were contacted and upon their arrival, Employee #1's body was removed from the tree. The accident investigation determined that Employee #1, who was wearing climbing gaffs and a positioning belt, was located about 4 feet away from the electrical wire. While Employee #1 cut a green frond, it became caught on the electrical wire. As he tried to pull the frond away from the wire, he came into contact with the wire.
Keywords: TREE LIMB, PPE, CHAIN SAW, ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305353609 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |