OSHA Inspection: D.M. CONGER CONTRACTING, INC.

Issued

Sep 12, 2007

Abate by

Sep 17, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 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 the hazard of being struck by falling trees/ branches
while pushing over trees
with an exavator:
a.On or about May 4, 2007, the Caterpillar 320CL excavator that was used
to fell
trees did not have an attachment for the excavator specifically designed
to fell
trees.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this hazard is to use equipment specifically designed for tree felling
operations.
Another means of abatement would be to manually fell the trees.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS
REQUIRED.TION

Issued

Sep 12, 2007

Abate by

Sep 17, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Sep 12, 2007

Abate by

Oct 30, 2007

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Sep 12, 2007

Abate by

Sep 17, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced