OSHA Inspection: RAPID RABBIT INC.

Issued

Oct 17, 2001

Abate by

Nov 5, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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 falling from a tree:
Location: back yard of 45 Bellain Ave.
On or about: 6/4/01
a) An employee was trimming a tree approximately 30 feet above the ground,
in preparation for
cutting down the tree. The employer did provide the employee with adequate
fall protection.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO:
1. Provide employees with fall protection as stipulated in ANSI
Z133.1-1994 including, but not
limited to, a tree saddle and climbing line.
2. Train employees in the  proper procedures to follow for fall
protection, while
trimming/cutting trees.
Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification and
documentation for
this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.ce