Inspection 345335012 OPENED MAY 28, 2021Closed
25200 Asti Rd, Cloverdale, CA 95425 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 25, 2021: Employee is struck by falling tree branch during removal and
At 11:00 a.m. on May 25, 2020, an employee was working as a groundsman on the first day of a tree removal project at a large residential property outside the city limits of Cloverdale. The crew, which included six employees and the company owner, was removing a large oak tree over 60 feet tall and approximately 4 feet in diameter. The employee was standing near the base of the tree and managing a rope system connected to a lowering device, intended to control the descent of a limb to protect an underground septic system. A coworker in the bucket of an aerial lift cut the branch attached to the system. As the branch fell, it swung toward the tree's base, struck the trunk, shattered into pieces, and hit the employee in the head. The employee sustained serious head injuries and was hospitalized for treatment.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3421(A) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Nov 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3395(H) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $0 | Nov 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Nov 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3421(M) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Nov 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3427(B)(2) |
Serious | $10,800 | $5,800 | Nov 10, 2021 | Final |