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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312436645 - Professional Tree Surgeon
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Professional Tree Surgeon
30131 Amelia Drive
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Mailing Address:
2509 Scott Place, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/27/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102632361 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $5,300 | $0 | $8,900 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,100 | $0 | $3,100 |
| 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 | 342 A | 07/30/2010 | 08/18/2010 | $2,800 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/30/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 A | 07/30/2010 | 08/18/2010 | $150 | $150 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 E03 | 07/30/2010 | 08/18/2010 | $150 | $150 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3241 C | 07/30/2010 | 08/18/2010 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | 08/30/2010 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:17 pm, on May 10, 2010, Employee #1, a tree cutter suffered a serious chest and left arm injury from a chain saw kicking back while he was using the chain saw to top a tree. Employee #1 was holding back branches with his left hand while holding the chain saw in his right hand and cutting at chest height away from his body. Employee #1 was working within close proximity to Employee #2 who was part of the grounds crew picking up branches and taking them to the chipper. Employee #1 was airlifted to UCLA Medical Center.
Keywords: CHEST, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, SAW, LACERATION, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312436645 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |