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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315073072 - Rancho Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Rancho Tree Service
615 N Street
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Mailing Address:
3705 Rosemary Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/13/2012
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 05/04/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101085611 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,535 | $0 | $0 | $2,180 | $0 | $27,715 |
| Current Penalty | $15,128 | $0 | $0 | $1,135 | $0 | $16,263 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 1509 A | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3384 B | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 F03 | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $435 | $435 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3421 F | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $0 | $435 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3421 K | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $0 | $260 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3424 A01 | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $0 | $350 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $3,935 | $10,800 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 3421 C | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $393 | $3,935 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 04001 | Serious | 3428 A01 | 03/21/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 21, 2011 Employee #1 of Rancho Tree Service came into contact with the cutter wheel of a Vermeer SC-252 Stump Cutter (grinder) resulting in the amputation of four fingers on his right hand. Employee #1 completed grinding the near side of a four-foot stump and needed to advance the machine over the accumulation of chips (product of grinding). As previously observed by another coworker Employee #1 used his hands to clear the chips. The cutter head was displaced to the far left of center, causing the cutter wheel to be very close to the tire. Employee #1 reached beyond the tire to clear the grindings and his hand came into contact with the operating cutter wheel. Employee #1 did not demonstrate knowledge of the manufacturer's procedures for the safe removal of chips and denied being provided any training for hazards to which he would be exposed.
Keywords: GRINDER, WHEEL, AMPUTATED, FINGER, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315073072 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |