OSHA Inspection: WILHELM TREE & LAWN SERVICE

Issued

Oct 9, 1992

Abate by

Oct 16, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to:
(a)  The hazard of death or accidental amputation, in that
the employer did not ensure that adequate training and
proper procedures were followed per the manufacturers
recommendations when operating the Bandit tree chipper
machine, to prevent the operator from having any part of
his body in the feed mechanism of the machine, as addressed
in "ANSI Z133.1 - 1988 Tree Care Operations, Section 3.1.3".
One feasible method to ensure that employees are instructed
in the proper use of the equipment and safe work practices
are followed.  Work procedures should be explained fully
before operation is

Issued

Oct 9, 1992

Abate by

Oct 16, 1992

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $400 Reduced