Inspection 345310890 OPENED MAY 14, 2021Open
920 Vista Point, San Ramon, CA 94582 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 11, 2021: Employee lacerates wrist while cutting tree limb with chains
At approximately 9:38 a.m. on May 11, 2021, Employee #1, a groundsman and tree climber apprentice, was cutting a tree limb from a pear tree at a residential property using a Stihl 020 chainsaw. While standing on a ladder approximately 4 feet above the ground, the ladder shifted, causing Employee #1 to lose balance. As Employee #1 attempted to regain balance, his left arm came into contact with the running blade of the chainsaw, resulting in a severe laceration to his left wrist. The injury caused damage to muscles, tendons, and bone. The employee was hospitalized for more than two days and underwent two surgeries. The employer was cited for failure to ensure the chainsaw was operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203(A) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Sep 17, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3395(H) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Sep 17, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Sep 17, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3421(M) |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $200 | Sep 17, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $10,800 | $10,800 | Sep 17, 2021 | Final |