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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125581496 - Arborart Tree Services
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Arborart Tree Services
2905 Freedom Blvd
Watsonville, CA 95076
Mailing Address:
325 Day Valley Road, Aptos, CA 95003
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/12/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101791325 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $125 | $0 | $7,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $125 | $0 | $125 |
| 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 | 3577 B | 06/30/1998 | 08/02/1998 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 E01 | 06/30/1998 | 08/02/1998 | $50 | $50 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3421 C | 07/28/1998 | 07/31/1998 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 342 A | 06/30/1998 | 07/06/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and another employee were assigned to split logs using a mechanical log splitter which neither employee was familiar with. The employer gave them a brief explanation of its basic functions and controls. Both employees worked the log splitter most of the day, switching task back and forth. At approximately 4:10 p.m. Employee #1 was placing a log underneath the 20 ton down stroke ram-head with his hand on top of the log. The other employee, thinking the stroke was clear, lowered the ram. Employee #1's left hand was fractured, three fingers were partially severed, and he received incidental body trauma. Employee #1 was hospitalized. The employer did not give the employees the manufacturer's overview on the machine's operations, nor the recommended safety guidelines and principles.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, CAUGHT BY, CRUSHED, LOGGER, LOGGING, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125581496 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Forestry workers, except logging |