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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1598336.015 - Hollywood Tree Service
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Hollywood Tree Service
3363 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
Mailing Address:
11376 Clybourne Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/07/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1884434 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $37,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,480 | $0 | $39,280 |
| Current Penalty | $37,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,480 | $0 | $39,280 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3395(I) | 10/07/2022 | 11/14/2022 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421(A) | 10/07/2022 | 11/14/2022 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3421(L) | 10/07/2022 | 11/14/2022 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3421(M) | 10/07/2022 | 11/14/2022 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3427(A) | 10/07/2022 | 11/14/2022 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3421(B) | 10/07/2022 | 10/19/2022 | $8,100 | $8,100 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 3421(C) | 10/07/2022 | 10/19/2022 | $8,100 | $8,100 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 3421(F) | 10/07/2022 | 10/19/2022 | $8,100 | $8,100 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 9. | 05001 | Serious | 3423(B)(1) | 10/07/2022 | 10/19/2022 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 03/16/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:07 p.m. on April 9, 2022, an employee was trimming a tree. The employee was found unresponsive, hanging from the tree. The employee was killed via electrocution.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Tree, Tree Care
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1598336.015 | 70 | M | Fatality | Hand cutting and trimming occupations |