OSHA Inspection: TAVES, INC.

Issued

Dec 2, 2003

Abate by

Mar 1, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 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 struck by hazard.
a) 6 Maestro Court, Jackson, NJ 08527 -
Workers not directly involved in the removal of a tree were not clear of
the work area beyond
the length of the tree. On or about 06/12/03.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible method to correct this
hazard is to:
1) follow ANSI Z133.1-2000, Section 9.5.6 that states, "Workers not
directly involved in the
removal operation shall be clear of the work area where practicable beyond
the length of the tree
unless a team of employees is necessary to remove a particular tree.
2) Follow all parts of ANSI Z133.1-2000 that apply to tree felling/removal.
NOTE:ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
See page 2,"Notification of Corrective Action" for instructions.

Issued

Dec 2, 2003

Abate by

Mar 1, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Dec 2, 2003

Abate by

Mar 1, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced