OSHA Inspection: KEATING TREE SERVICE

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Jan 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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 laceration hazards:
(a) Location - 75 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA:
On or about 10/20/11, the employer failed to ensure that an employee was
adequately
instructed with how to avoid kickback from a chain saw.
Among other methods, a feasible means to eliminate or reduce this hazard
is to ensure
that all workers are thoroughly trained in accordance with ANSI
Z133.1-2006 (Safety
Requirements for Arboricultural Operations) and the manufactures'
operating instructions
for a Dolmar series PS-5100 S chain saw.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Jan 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced