What happened in this inspection
Federal OSHA opened an accident inspection of Zuniga Tree Service at Vicinity of Vandergrift & Santa Magarita Rd Intersection MCCS Logistics BLDG 2662, Camp Pendleton (San Diego County) on Jan 3, 2013. It was a complete inspection of the worksite focused on safety hazards. 4 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 8 citations (7 serious) and proposed $17,400 in penalties; the current total is $15,660. The case closed on Feb 23, 2016. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. The employer has 2 other inspections on its California record.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued May 24, 2013. Proposed $2,800, current $2,520. 2 workers exposed. Abatement due Jun 20, 2013, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 24, 2013. Proposed $7,000, current $6,300. 2 workers exposed. Abatement due Jun 20, 2013, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 24, 2013. Proposed $0, current $0. 1 workers exposed. Abatement due Jun 20, 2013, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 24, 2013. Proposed $2,000, current $1,800. 1 workers exposed. Abatement due Jun 20, 2013, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 24, 2013. Proposed $2,800, current $2,520. 1 workers exposed. Abatement due Jun 20, 2013, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 24, 2013. Proposed $2,800, current $2,520. 1 workers exposed. Abatement due Jun 20, 2013, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 24, 2013. Proposed $0, current $0. 1 workers exposed. Abatement due Jun 20, 2013, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 24, 2013. Proposed $0, current $0. 2 workers exposed. Abatement due Jun 20, 2013, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: aerial lift,agriculture,agriculture machinery/vehicle,crushing,elevated work platform,fall,falling object,struck by,tree trimming 1 death 1 hospitalized
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 338103617. 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 338103617, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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