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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307339663 - Lara'S Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Lara'S Tree Service
6689 Skyline Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
Mailing Address:
25424 Tarman Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/04/2005
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 08/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361488828 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,130 | $0 | $5,130 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,130 | $0 | $5,130 |
| 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 | 03/01/2006 | 03/06/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A | 03/01/2006 | 03/06/2006 | $130 | $130 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 7, 2005, an experienced tree trimmer climbed near the top of a 200-ft tall eucalyptus tree. He was wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including spurs and a fall protection harness attached to a climbing line. The climbing line was properly notched between the trunk of the tree and an upright branch. The worker cut a heavy limb above his head with a chain saw. When the limb was severed, it fell toward the worker and onto the safety line. The safety line pulled the worker off the branch he was standing on, causing him to fall. As he was falling, the line became entangled around his left knee. He fell approximately 175 feet before the rope became taught, which prevented him from falling to the ground. The tightness of the rope around his knee resulted in a traumatic amputation of his leg. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, TREE LIMB, ROPE, TREE, FALL, ENTANGLED, FALLING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING, LEG, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307339663 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |