OSHA Inspection: A BUSY BEAVER TREE SERVICE, LLC

Issued

Nov 17, 2006

Abate by

Dec 19, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,050 · Current $1,830 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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:
(a)Date of Violation:10/03/06
Condition:An employee, who was preparing to saw off the limb of the tree,
approximately 50 to 60 feet above the ground, using only a climbing line
attached to the hook of the crane, had not been trained in the recognition
hazards and avoidance associated with inspection of and the use of the
safety equipments.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to intruct
employees in the proper use, inspection and maintenance of tools and
equipment, including ropes
and lines, and require that appropriate working practices be followed in
accordance with ANSI
Z 133.1 Revision - October 2002, 4.1.2.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training
certification, etc.) is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 17, 2006

Abate by

Nov 23, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $630 Reduced