Inspection 342924693 OPENED FEB 2, 2018Closed
16310 Shannon Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 30, 2018: Employee is struck by tree trunk section and crushes leg
At 4:40 p.m. on January 30, 2018, an employee was cutting the lower portion of a tree trunk that weighed approximately 3,000 lbs and was 8 feet long. by 3 feet wide while using a Good Rigging Control System. The employee lost his footing and did not let go of the rope when he was pulled toward the trunk landing zone. The employee was struck by the tree trunk, fracturing his right leg and foot. The employee was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for treatment and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203(A) |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3421(C) |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3328(B) |
Serious | $5,400 | $5,400 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 3421(G) |
Serious | $10,800 | $10,800 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |