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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307323063 - Trees Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Trees Inc
3180 Flume Gulch Rd
Sunny Valley, OR 97497
Mailing Address:
650 N Sam Houston Pkwy Ste 209, Houston, TX 77060
Union Status: Union
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/22/2008
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100269 G02 III | 03/24/2004 | 03/29/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/16/2004 | 2 - Appeals Court | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 701076001 A | 03/24/2004 | 03/29/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/16/2004 | 2 - Appeals Court |
Investigation Summary
On January 12, 2004, Employee #1, a foreman, and three coworkers were cutting trees and branches away from power transmission and distribution lines. Employee #1 grabbed a climbing rope that was located in the rope compartment of the company truck and hooked into a safety line that was previously rigged. Employee #1 ascended the tree and used a hand saw and chainsaw to cut branches. After removing all the branches, he tied into his climb rope and disconnected the safety line. Without realizing that his climb rope was an insufficient length, Employee #1 began to descend the tree. He only had approximately 15 to 17 feet of rope available. Additionally, the break knot slipped off the end of the climb rope and Employee #1 fell about 45 feet to the ground. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for multiple fractures. A detailed investigation revealed that Employee #1's coworkers had identified a defect in the climb rope that Employee #1 used and cut the rope so it could not be used. However, the rope was not removed from service or tagged to identify it was defective.
Keywords: FRACTURE, LIFELINE, TREE LIMB, ROPE, WORK RULES, FALL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307323063 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |