A Tree Trimmer is Electrocuted While Trimming a Palm Tree

Cierpich, Hank; Styles, Laura; Harrison, Robert

doi:10.26616/NIOSHSFACE18CA001

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A Tree Trimmer is Electrocuted While Trimming a Palm Tree

2018/09/05
By Cierpich, Hank ; Styles, Laura ; Harrison, Robert
Series: Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

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English

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Cierpich, Hank ; Styles, Laura ; Harrison, Robert

Cierpich, Hank ; Styles, Laura ; Harrison, Robert Less -
Corporate Authors:

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ; California. Department of Public Health. Occupational Health Branch

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ; California. Department of Public Health. Occupational Health Branch Less -
Description:

A tree trimmer was electrocuted while trimming palm trees in the back yard of a private residence. The trees were located in the northwest corner of the back yard and in close proximity to the utility power pole and high voltage lines. The victim was working alone when the incident occurred. Although unwitnessed, it is likely that a trimmed palm frond contacted the high voltage line and conducted electricity to and through the victim. The CA/FACE investigator determined that, in order to prevent similar future incidents, tree trimming companies and palm tree trimmers should: 1. Ensure that a proper job hazard assessment and briefings are performed prior to starting work by a qualified tree worker who can assess the hazards, including electrical hazards. 2. Ensure that a qualified line clearance tree worker is used when tree trimming is within10 feet of energized high voltage power lines. In addition, homeowners and property management companies who need palm trees trimmed or removed should: 1. Hire only tree workers who are trained or certified by organizations such as the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) or the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Subjects:

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Accidents, Occupational Occupational Health Safety
Keywords:

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Accident Analysis Accident Prevention Accidents Electrical Conductivity Electrical Hazards Electrical Power Transmission Lines Electrocutions Environmental Hazards Fatalities Hazard Identification Injury Prevention Language Barrier NIOSH Region-9 Outdoor Workers Power Lines Racial Factors Recommendations Training Traumatic Injuries Tree Trimmers Work Experience
FACE - NIOSH and State:

All (0000) ; Electrocution (0006) ; Hispanic (0009) ; Foreign Born Workers (0022) ; Landscaping Services (0028)

All (0000) ; Electrocution (0006) ; Hispanic (0009) ; Foreign Born Workers (0022) ; Landscaping Services (0028) Less -
Series:

Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)
Subseries:

State
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE18CA001
Publisher:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Document Type:

Text
Funding:

Cooperative Agreement
Genre:

Field Study
Place as Subject:

California
CIO:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Topic:

Workplace Safety & Health
Location:

North America
Pages in Document:

1-9
NIOSHTIC Number:

20054385
NTIS Accession Number:

PB2019-100307
Citation:

Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 18CA001, 2018 Sep; :1-9
Contact Point Address:

California Department of Public Health, Occupational Health Branch, 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, Third Floor, Richmond, CA 94804
Federal Fiscal Year:

2018
Performing Organization:

California Department of Public Health
Peer Reviewed:

False
NAICS and SIC Codes:

56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services - (NAICS 2022)
Start Date:

2005/07/01
Source Full Name:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
End Date:

2026/06/30
Resource Number:

FACE-18CA001
Collection(s):

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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