OSHA Inspection: GLEDHILL NURSERY, INC.

Issued

Nov 19, 2010

Abate by

Jan 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 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 severe laceration hazards:
A.On the Gledhill Nursery, Inc. Grounds:  On or about April 8, 2010, an
employee
operating a powered hedge trimmer was not provided safety chaps during
ground
operations.
B.In the Gledhill Nursery, Inc. Storage Area:  On or about November 12,
2010, an
employee operating a Husqvarna 359 chain saw was not provided safety chaps
during
ground operations.
Note:  One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to
correct this hazard is
to provide safety chaps or trousers for employee use as required by ANSI
Z133.1, Tree Care
Operations - Pruning, Trimming, Repairing, and Removing Trees, and Cutting
Brush Safety
Requirements, Section 4.2.7:  Chain saw resistant leg protection shall be
worn while operating
a chain saw during ground operations.
Specific Abatement Documentation is Requiredation