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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311869234 - Bruno Ferazza & David Ferazza Dba Bruno
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Bruno Ferazza & David Ferazza Dba Bruno
17998 Applegate Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
Mailing Address:
652 Lilja Ct, Roseville, CA 95678
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/10/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362339673 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $16,900 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $435 | $0 | $5,835 |
| 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 C | 07/22/2009 | 08/24/2009 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 08/04/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 07/22/2009 | 08/24/2009 | $85 | $175 | $0 | 08/04/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421 D | 07/22/2009 | 08/24/2009 | $175 | $350 | $0 | 08/04/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3427 A02 | 07/22/2009 | 08/10/2009 | $0 | $5,400 | $0 | 08/04/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3427 A05 | 07/22/2009 | 08/10/2009 | $5,400 | $10,800 | $0 | 08/04/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 30, 2009, Employee #1, the lead tree cutter, and two coworkers were assigned to remove a large multi-trunk tree next to a residential house. They were working for Bruno Ferazza Tree Service. The homeowner notified the crew that the tree was rotten at the base and that cables in the tree were installed to help support the upper part of the tree. After cutting the upper limbs of one trunk, Employee #1 climbed on to another part of the tree to removed all the branches above the cables. He was wearing his climbing saddle and using spurs and a flip line. However, he had removed his climbing rope from the tree. As soon as he cut the trunk just below the cable, the trunk snapped near the ground, causing the tree to fall to the ground. Employee #1 fell with the trunk, since his flip line was around the trunk. The homeowner administered first aid and called the Placer Hill Fire District personnel. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital but died from traumatic injuries.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE, FALL, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311869234 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |