Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314328436 - Samuel Vargas Garden & Landscaping Service
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Samuel Vargas Garden & Landscaping Service
3000 E 18th Street
Antioch, CA 94509
Mailing Address:
3095 Byer Rd., Byron, CA 94514
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/28/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/08/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102691144 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,305 | $0 | $6,305 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,305 | $0 | $6,305 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 12/29/2011 | 01/31/2012 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 B | 12/29/2011 | 01/31/2012 | $435 | $435 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421 C | 12/29/2011 | 01/31/2012 | $435 | $435 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3427 A01 | 12/29/2011 | 01/31/2012 | $435 | $435 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2011, Employee #1, a Landscaper/Supervisor for Samuel Vargas Garden and Landscaping Service, was climbing a tree to do minor tree trimming. Employee #1 fell approximately 10 to 18 ft, landing on sandy ground and fracturing both femurs and his C1 vertebrae. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and treated for the injuries he sustained in the fall. A qualified tree worker was not present onsite, but another coworker was on site during this incident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, BACK, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, VERTEBRA, TREE TRIMMING, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314328436 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |
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