What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Antonio Medina dba Antonio Tree SVC, aka Medina Tr at 13718 Lucas Lane, Cerritos (Los Angeles County) on Nov 26, 2007. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. The record lists 4 employees, a figure the employer reports to the inspector and one that can cover more than the site inspected. Inspectors issued 4 citations (0 serious) and proposed $11,625 in penalties; after appeal or settlement the current total is $1,350. 4 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. The case closed on Mar 14, 2016. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Feb 7, 2008. Proposed $175, current $175. 4 workers exposed. Contested Mar 3, 2008, final order Nov 20, 2008. Abatement due Mar 3, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Feb 7, 2008. Proposed $325, current $325. 1 worker exposed. Contested Mar 3, 2008, final order Nov 20, 2008. Abatement due Feb 25, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Feb 7, 2008. Proposed $325, current $325. 2 workers exposed. Contested Mar 3, 2008, final order Nov 20, 2008. Abatement due Mar 3, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Feb 7, 2008. Proposed $10,800, current $525. 1 worker exposed. Contested Mar 3, 2008, final order Nov 20, 2008. Abatement due Feb 18, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: asphyxiated,palm tree,pinned,caught by,falling object,tree trimming 1 death
Your rights
If you worked at this site, the inspection file is a public record once the case closes; request it from the Cal/OSHA district office with activity number 309907400. A worker who reported the hazard, the injury or the inspection and was then fired, demoted or cut has a retaliation claim under Labor Code 6310, one year to file with the Labor Commissioner and longer to sue. Injuries themselves go through workers' compensation. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, inspection 309907400, checked Nov 4, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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