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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312681828 - Joseph Descans Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Joseph Descans Tree Service
160 Solana Point Circle
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Mailing Address:
13115 Sundance Ave, San Diego, CA 92129
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/12/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101079853 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,740 | $0 | $6,740 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,740 | $0 | $6,740 |
| 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 | 07/12/2010 | 07/20/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 E03 | 07/12/2010 | 08/12/2010 | $350 | $350 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421 A | 07/12/2010 | 08/12/2010 | $260 | $260 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3421 C | 07/12/2010 | 08/12/2010 | $260 | $260 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3421 G | 07/12/2010 | 08/12/2010 | $350 | $350 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3421 J | 07/12/2010 | 08/12/2010 | $260 | $260 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3428 A | 07/12/2010 | 08/12/2010 | $260 | $260 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on February 2, 2010, Employee #1 was trimming branches of coral trees at a private gated condominium complex. Employee #1 had climbed up into one of the coral trees and tied off to a branch. The limb that Employee #1 was tied off to broke off the tree and fell, causing Employee #1 to fall approximately ten feet to the ground. Employee #1 landed horizontally on his left side on the asphalt and concrete driveway below the tree, sustaining a fractured left wrist and three dislocated fingers on his left hand. Employee #1 was transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA. Employee #1 was employed by Joseph Descans Tree Service. The employer notified the Division of the accident on February 4 at 12:24 p.m., exceeding the 24-hour reporting requirement.
Keywords: FRACTURE, FINGER, RIB, FALL, TIE-OFF, CONCRETE, TREE TRIMMING, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312681828 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |