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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311155253 - The Tree Master
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
The Tree Master
14239 Worden Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
Mailing Address:
915 North Central Ave., Campbell, CA 95008
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/2008
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 08/24/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102557147 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,300 | $0 | $0 | $1,935 | $0 | $17,235 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 03/18/2008 | 04/10/2008 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 03/28/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 J | 03/18/2008 | 04/10/2008 | $0 | $280 | $0 | 03/28/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421 C | 03/18/2008 | 04/10/2008 | $0 | $500 | $0 | 03/28/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3421 E | 03/18/2008 | 04/10/2008 | $0 | $280 | $0 | 03/28/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3421 D | 03/18/2008 | 04/10/2008 | $0 | $500 | $0 | 03/28/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3427 C03 | 03/18/2008 | 04/10/2008 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 03/28/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 3427 C01 | 03/18/2008 | 04/10/2008 | $0 | $10,800 | $0 | 03/28/2008 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 9, 2007, an employee was part of a crew of three employees assigned to cut down a Alder tree approximately 50 feet in height. The procedures were to cut down the tree in sections, and lower to the ground. While attempting to lower the tree to the ground, the tree struck another tree and shock loaded, causing the lower tree to snap and the employee fell to the ground. The employee was tied into the tree. The employee was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ABDOMEN, TREE FELLING, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311155253 | Fatality | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |