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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111938924 - Central Valley Ag Services 2
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Central Valley Ag Services 2
Hwy 65 & Ave 24
Richgrove, CA 93261
Mailing Address:
P O Box 877, Delano, CA 93216
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361274756 | ||
| Referral | 901628453 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 11/28/1990 | 10/31/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was preparing to fell a 15 to 18 in. diameter, 60 ft tall dead fir tree that was located behind a cabin. He climbed approximately 30 feet up the tree and belted off. As he was securing his tie line to the tree, the trunk snapped at a height of approximately 15 ft. The tree fell to the ground along with Employee #1, who head struck against some rocks. He was breathing until just before the ambulance arrived, and was transported by helicopter to Valley Medical Center, where he died. Employee #1 had three years of experience with tree trimming and felling.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111938924 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |