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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310868682 - Jensens Tree Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Jensens Tree Service Inc
Hwy 42 At Camas Mtn
Camas Valley, OR 97416
Mailing Address:
Po Box 500, Glendale, OR 97442
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/2008
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $1,700 |
| 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 A02 I | 08/28/2007 | 09/07/2007 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 09/05/2007 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 02002 | Other | 701076502 A | 08/28/2007 | 09/14/2007 | $200 | $500 | $0 | 09/05/2007 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 17, 2007, Employee #1 and a crew were tree trimming, clearing lines. They had a few dead trees to fall that were within reach of the lines. Employee #1 cut a 24-in. diameter, 112 ft tall tree which became lodged in another tree. They attempted to pull the tree at the butt with a winch but could not move it. Employee #1 climbed a tree adjacent to the tree that the felled tree was lodged in and tied a rope to it at a height of 55 ft. They ran the rope through a block that was hung on a tree 40 ft off to the side and then back to a tree under the lodged tree where a capstan winch was anchored. They tensioned the line at which point the lodged tree dislodged and fell towards them. Employee #1 was struck by the tree as he retreated. He received serious back injuries and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, CAUGHT BY, BACK, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310868682 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |