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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309907400 - Antonio Medina Dba Antonio Tree Svc, Aka Medina Tr
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Antonio Medina Dba Antonio Tree Svc, Aka Medina Tr
13718 Lucas Lane
Cerritos, CA 90701
Mailing Address:
8561 Grand Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/07/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362461964 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $11,625 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $1,350 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 02/07/2008 | 03/03/2008 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 03/03/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 C | 02/07/2008 | 02/25/2008 | $325 | $325 | $0 | 03/03/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421 J | 02/07/2008 | 03/03/2008 | $325 | $325 | $0 | 03/03/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 3427 A01 | 02/07/2008 | 02/18/2008 | $525 | $10,800 | $0 | 03/03/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:23 a.m. on November 26, 2007, Employee #1 was approximately 40 ft up in a palm tree removing dead fronds. Employee #1 was utilizing boot spikes and a climbing harness with a cable around the tree. A section of dead fronds slid down the tree trapping Employee #1. Employee #1 was unable to move or inhale due to the weight of the fronds pinning him into his harness. The fire department attempted a rescue Employee #1; however, Employee #1 was pronounced dead by the paramedic before the fire department could free him.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PALM TREE, PINNED, CAUGHT BY, FALLING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309907400 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |