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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312678519 - Robin Hilton Professional Land & Tree Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Robin Hilton Professional Land & Tree Maintenance
12389 Creekview Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address:
14219 Caminito Lazanja, San Diego, CA 92127
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/17/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101076859 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,175 | $0 | $0 | $1,495 | $0 | $15,670 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $855 | $0 | $7,155 |
| 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 | 3395 E01 | 10/17/2009 | 12/07/2009 | $150 | $260 | $0 | 12/21/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 A | 10/17/2009 | 12/07/2009 | $150 | $260 | $0 | 12/21/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421 C | 10/17/2009 | 12/07/2009 | $185 | $325 | $0 | 12/21/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3421 J | 10/17/2009 | 12/07/2009 | $185 | $325 | $0 | 12/21/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3428 A | 10/17/2009 | 12/07/2009 | $185 | $325 | $0 | 12/21/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A04 | 10/17/2009 | 12/07/2009 | $4,500 | $7,875 | $0 | 12/21/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 3328 A | 10/19/2009 | 12/07/2009 | $1,800 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/21/2009 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on June 1, 2009, Employee #1 was working for an employer specializing in land and tree maintenance, feeding branch debris and leaves into a Vermeer wood chipper, Model Number BC1000XL. Simultaneously, a nearby coworker was using a rope to access the branches still located in the tree. This rope, which was hanging from the trunk of the tree, became coiled near the base of the tree and was covered by the pile of branch and leaf debris. As Employee #1 was feeding the wood chipper, the hidden rope was inadvertently fed into the chipper. The rope became entangled around Employee #1 and pulled him into the side of the wood chipper with great force, knocking him unconscious. Employee #1 was taken to Scripps La Jolla Hospital in San Diego, California, where he was hospitalized and treated for severe trauma to his head and chest.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, ROPE, STRUCK AGAINST, CHIPPER, ENTANGLED, TREE TRIMMING, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312678519 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Hand cutting and trimming occupations |