OSHA Inspection: METZNER BROTHERS

Issued

2012-10-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):     Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.    a) Jobsite 4412 Convent Lane, Philadelphia, PA-Employees were engaged in tree trimming operations and tree shredding without personal protective equipment such as hard hats and eye protection and chaps.  Observed on or about 5/16/12.       NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.