OSHA Inspection: PARADISE GREENS LAWN CARE CO.

Issued

Jul 6, 2006

Abate by

Oct 8, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 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 the hazards of crushing and/or impalement due to
roll-over(s) while operating
riding mowers:
a)Northern facing slope of hill in front of E6300 628th St. Menomonie, WI:
Employee(s) were mowing on a hill at an angle of approximately 28 to 36
degrees, resulting in the mower rolling over backwards. The maximum safe
angle
for this equipment to operate at was 15 degrees, as per the manufacturer's
Operator's Manual.
Abatement Notes:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
would be to use equipment to mow slopes as recommended by the
manufacturer.
Abatement Certification and Documentation required for this item.

Issued

Jul 6, 2006

Abate by

Oct 8, 2006

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

Jul 6, 2006

Abate by

Oct 8, 2006

Penalty

Initial $450

Issued

Jul 6, 2006

Abate by

Oct 8, 2006