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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310871892 - Klamath County Sd
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Klamath County Sd
2901 Homedale Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Mailing Address:
10501 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Union Status: Union
SIC:8211
NAICS: 611110/Elementary and Secondary Schools
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/22/2008
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 701076001 A | 11/02/2007 | 11/12/2007 | $400 | $500 | $0 | 11/15/2007 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 702013703 | 11/02/2007 | 11/12/2007 | $200 | $300 | $0 | 11/15/2007 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 11/02/2007 | 11/12/2007 | $200 | $300 | $0 | 11/15/2007 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 11/02/2007 | 11/12/2007 | $200 | $300 | $0 | 11/15/2007 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 29, 2007, Employee #1, the head custodian, needed to remove some branches from a tree that were hanging down and interfering with driver's vision in the school parking lot. He leaned an extension ladder against a tree branch approximately 18 ft above the gravel parking lot. He climbed the ladder and started his chainsaw. He cut off two branches and started cutting the third one when the ladder shifted and fell with him on it. He was hospitalized with a fractured leg.
Keywords: JANITOR, FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, CHAIN SAW, LADDER, TREE, FALL, TREE TRIMMING, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310871892 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Janitors and cleaners |