Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315530766 - Coast Community College District

Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office

Inspection Nr: 315530766

Report ID: 0950631

Date Opened: 09/18/2012

Site Address:
Coast Community College District
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Mailing Address:
1370 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Union Status: Union

SIC:8211

NAICS: 611110/Elementary and Secondary Schools

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/14/2013

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/15/2013

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102814001
Complaint	208858688	Yes	Yes

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202555389

Event: 08/17/2012

Employee Is Injured in Fall from a Tree

On August 17, 2012, Employee #1 a groundskeeper, climbed into a tree using a portable ladder approximately 8 ft above the surrounding grade to trim newly grown branches. The employee was using small hand shears to trim the tree and was not wearing any fall protection equipment. While trimming the tree, the employee suddenly lost his balance and falling onto a concrete surface. Medical Emergency Responders were called, and Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for multiple fractures. Employee #1 remains hospitalized.

Keywords: FRACTURE, SHEAR, TREE LIMB, LADDER, TREE, FALL, HAND, TREE TRIMMING, CUTOUT--GAFF

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315530766			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm

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