Inspection 343992228 OPENED MAY 8, 2019Closed
N40* 59.484 W122* 25.275 Pollard Flat, Ca, Lakehead, CA 96051 · Professional Employer Organizations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 1, 2019: Employee inurs multiple injuries when struck by tree
At 10:00 a.m. on May 01, 2019, an employee was using a Husqvarna chainsaw, model 372, to fall an approximate 60 foot tall oak tree on a steep rocky bank approximately 50 feet from railroad tracks . The employee made one top cut on the track side, then moved to the opposing side of the tree and made one back cut. The employee stood to the left side of the tree as it fell. The tree barber chaired and rolled to the left when the top of the tree hit the ground and the butt end of the tree kicked back and struck the employee. The employee was treated at the hospital for a broken sternum, several rib fractures, and three fractured vertebrae.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203(B)(2) |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $175 | Oct 31, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3380(C) |
Other-than-serious | $195 | $195 | Oct 31, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3427(C)(3) |
Serious | $13,500 | $10,800 | Oct 31, 2019 | Final |