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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306361809 - Fresno Landscaping, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Fresno Landscaping, Inc.
Ave 396 And Road 34
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Mailing Address:
1243 Backer Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/2006
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 12/17/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361715402 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $275 | $0 | $14,675 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 5006 A | 09/29/2006 | 10/13/2006 | $0 | $275 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 4994 A | 09/29/2006 | 10/04/2006 | $2,500 | $14,400 | $0 | 10/20/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 11, 2006, Employee #1 was working as part of a crew moving olive trees for transporting and planting in the yard of a single family home. The trees were in wood planters that measured 5 feet by 5 feet by 31 inches tall. The trunks of the trees measured approximately 44 to 48 inches in circumference and they weighed between 5,000 to 6,000 lbs. The equipment being used was a JLG commercial truck mounted hydraulic crane, Model Number 800BT, Serial Number 0408801343, and License Number 4B81980. The crane, which was purchased in March of 2006 and had a rated capacity of 16,000 lbs., was being operated by the CEO, who was also the site supervisor. While the truck mounted hydraulic truck was positioned on a dirt access road out of the way of main traffic, the operator was on the operator's platform. He raised the outriggers to allow room for a larger truck to pass through the area and then lowered the outriggers and proceeded to lift one of the olive trees. As the crane operator lifted the tree over its place of installation, Employee #1 attempted to guide it down. The truck began to tip, and the crane operator yelled for everyone to get out of the way. Employee #1 attempted to turn and run out of the way, but he the crane fell and pinned him underneath the mast. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was taken to Sierra Kings Hospital, where he was determined dead. The accident investigation revealed that the outrigger was not fully extended, allowing uneven weight distribution and causing the unit to tip over. The Employer was cited for being in violation of the California Code of Regulations.
Keywords: CHEST, HOISTING MECHANISM, PINNED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CRANE, OVERTURN, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306361809 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |