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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314331091 - Joe Purcell Dba Joe'S Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Joe Purcell Dba Joe'S Tree Service
245 Aptos Place
Danville, CA 94526
Mailing Address:
654 Oriole Ave, Livermore, CA 94551
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/01/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/05/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102691839 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 06/05/2012 | 07/08/2012 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 7, 2011, Employee #1, with Joe's Tree Service, was descending a Redwood tree that had been topped. Standard tree work equipment such as a chain saw, a flip line, and a drop line were in use. He fell approximately 20 ft from the tree. Employee #1 was hospitalized at John Muir Medical for abrasions and bruises. There were no witnesses. Employee #1 made a quick rappel, which may have contributed to the fall.
Keywords: CHAIN SAW, SAFETY BELT, DESCENDING, TREE, ABRASION, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314331091 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Painters, construction and maintenance |