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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307035444 - Valdez Landscaping Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Valdez Landscaping Maintenance
3031 Central Ave
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Mailing Address:
4135 Broadway St, San Diego, CA 92102
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/26/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/26/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101063345 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:20 p.m. on October 30, 2006, a canopy of palm fronds engulfed a tree trimmer working at an elevation of about 70 ft. The employee was a self-employed tree trimmer who specialized in climbing palm trees and was removing a large canopy of dead fronds. The employee was equipped with a climbing belt and spikes. While the employee removed the dead vegetation from the tree with a chain saw, the canopy of dead branches broke free of the trunk and collapsed on top of the employee. The employee was trapped beneath the weight of the fronds and was asphyxiated.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, SUFFOCATED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307035444 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |