OSHA Inspection: SODMAN LANDSCAPING, INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2009

Abate by

Dec 2, 2009

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $206 Reduced

General-duty citation text

P.L. 91-596 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 struck-by hazard(s):
a)Employees at the entrance of Somersby subdivision, Pooler, Georgia, on
or about
August 11, 2009, were exposed to struck-by hazards from vehicular traffic
while
operating ride and push lawn mowers and string trimmers near the highway
and
on the subdivision's street entrance.
FEASIBLE MEANS OF ABATEMENT: Ensure all employees are provided with
reflective vests and have been instructed to utilize reflective vests
while working within
the rights of way of interstate highways, state roads,any other public
road, and to
implement a disciplinary program to ensure compliance.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.TION

Issued

Nov 13, 2009

Abate by

Dec 2, 2009

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $289 Reduced