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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310199666 - Calif. Dept. Of Parks And Recreation
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Calif. Dept. Of Parks And Recreation
4201 Ft. Tejon Rd.
Lebec, CA 93243
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 895, Lebec, CA 93243
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9199
NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/11/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102537818 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 | $0 | $24,200 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $0 | $18,850 |
| 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 | 3421 D | 01/16/2008 | 01/26/2008 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 02/04/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3427 A01 | 01/16/2008 | 01/26/2008 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 02/04/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 342 A | 01/16/2008 | 01/26/2008 | $850 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/04/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3427 A04 | 01/16/2008 | 01/26/2008 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/04/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on December 7, 2007, Employee #1, a parks supervisor PMC I was cutting a tree branch. He was using a fiberglass extension ladder, to access a tree branch on a mature oak tree on the Park grounds. While sitting on a branch 22 ft above the ground, he was using a gas powered chain saw and a gas powered pole saw to cut additional limbs from the branch. At the same time, the other employees attached the tools to a rope. Employee #1 pulled the tools up to the place, where he was sitting on the branch of the tree. A gust of wind caused the branch to sway and Employee #1 lost his balance and fell 22 ft to the ground. He fractured his right wrist and sustained other contusions. Employee #1 was hospitalized. He was not wearing a tree workers' saddle, nor tied-in with an approved safety strap or rope. The other two employees remained on the ground at all times in near proximity to the base of the oak tree.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, CHAIN SAW, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, TREE TRIMMING, CONTUSION, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310199666 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |