What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of The F A Bartlett Tree Expert Company at 901 Peggy Road, Menlo Park (San Mateo County) on Oct 11, 2022. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. 130 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 3 citations (2 serious) and proposed $36,450 in penalties; the current total is $45,450. 3 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 2 citations were deleted on appeal and are not counted. The case closed on Aug 8, 2024. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. The employer has 1 other inspection on its California record.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Apr 11, 2023. Proposed $450, current $450. 100 workers exposed. Contested May 30, 2023, final order May 29, 2024. Abatement due May 15, 2023, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 11, 2023. Proposed $18,000, current $18,000. 1 workers exposed. Contested May 30, 2023, final order May 29, 2024. Abatement due Apr 25, 2023, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 11, 2023. Proposed $18,000, current $27,000. 1 workers exposed. Contested May 30, 2023, final order May 29, 2024. Abatement due Apr 25, 2023, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 11, 2023. Proposed $18,000, current $0. 1 workers exposed. Contested May 30, 2023, final order May 29, 2024. Abatement due Apr 25, 2023, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 11, 2023. Proposed $18,000, current $0. 1 workers exposed. Contested May 30, 2023, final order May 29, 2024. Abatement due Apr 25, 2023, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: blade,bucket ,bucket truck,caught by,caught in,chipper,hand,hopper,pulled in,rotor,tree care,tree felling,wood chips 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 346274483. 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 346274483, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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