Inspection 346528573 OPENED FEB 9, 2023Open
5700 N. Etiwanda Ave., Tarzana, CA 91356 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Feb 9, 2023 (fatal): Employee is killed from blunt trauma in fall from tree
On February 9, 2023, an employee working for a tree care service was trimming a tree. The employee was not properly tied into the tree and was only tied in at one point. The employee tied his secondary line to the branch he was cutting. When the branch fell to the ground, the employee fell approximately 40 feet with the branch. As a result, the employee impacted the ground with blunt force and died.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $325 | $325 | Aug 9, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3421(A) |
Other-than-serious | $325 | $325 | Aug 9, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3421(L) |
Other-than-serious | $325 | $325 | Aug 9, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3421(M) |
Other-than-serious | $325 | $325 | Aug 9, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3421(D) |
Serious | $5,400 | $5,400 | Aug 9, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 3421(G) |
Serious | $10,800 | $10,800 | Aug 9, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 4, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $10,800 | $10,800 | Aug 9, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 5, item 1 29 CFR 3427(A)(2) |
Serious | $10,800 | $10,800 | Aug 9, 2023 | Contested |