Inspection 344740741 OPENED APR 21, 2020Closed
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Incident on Apr 17, 2020: Employee cuts thumb under rigging rope during tree trimming
At 11:00 a.m. on April 17, 2020, an employee was aloft in a Eucalyptus tree approximately 60 feet above the ground. The employee was using a rigging system to cut and lower tree limbs when the static rope that was used to secure the rigging system pulley slipped under the weight of the dynamic load. The employee's left thumb was caught underneath the rope when it slipped, and he suffered a left thumb laceration. The employee was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Oct 6, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3421(M) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Oct 6, 2020 | Final |