OSHA Inspection: RAMSEY OIL HUTCHINSON INC.

Issued

Nov 2, 2011

Abate by

Nov 28, 2011

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,000 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 struck-by hazards:
On or about May 10, 2011, an employee engaged in tree felling activities
at 1127 W. 4th Ave.,
Hutchinson KS, was exposed to struck-by hazards.  The employer did not
develop, implement
or train employees on a work plan for tree removal operations.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: Develop, implement and train employees on a tree
work plan
in accordance with ANSI Z133.1-2006 Safety Requirements for
Arborticultural Operations to
include but not limited to:
1. The area  surrounding the tree(s) to be removed, including nearby trees;
2. Species and shape of the tree;
3. Lean of the tree;
4. Loose limbs, chunks, or other overhead materials;
5. Wind force and direction;
6. Decay or weak spots throughout the tree;
7. Location and means to protect other persons, property, and electrical
conductors;
8. Size and terrain characteristics or limitations of the work area; and
9. Evidence of bees or wildlife habitation in the tree.
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the
abatement of the
above violation is completed.

Issued

Nov 2, 2011

Abate by

Nov 28, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000