OSHA Inspection: RAIDER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Feb 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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 the hazards of falling from height:
a) for the employee(s) trimming palm tree branches located at 3555 SR 60 E
Mulberry (FL), as observed on or about 01/24/2012.  An employee was
working from a wooden pallet which had been elevated with the forks of a
Hyster RC150 forklift.  The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of eight
feet.
Abatement Note(s): Among other methods, means of feasible and acceptable
abatement includes but may not be limited to:
1. Use of a manufacturer's approved working platform designed for elevating
employees which is compliant with ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005 guidelines;
2. Use of ladder(s); and/or,
3. Use of pole saws designed for tree trimming.

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Mar 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Feb 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Feb 29, 2012