OSHA Inspection: FORE GOLF, INC.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a) Across the golf course: on or about September 25, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees, while pruning trees,  did not have leg protection and were not protected against contact with a running chainsaw.     b) Across the golf course: on or about September 25, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees , while pruning trees, did not have foot protection and were not protected against contact with a running chainsaw.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    a) Across the golf course, on or about September 25, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were tasked with operating chainsaws without personal protective equipment.    b) Across the golf course, on or about September 25, 2012, an at times prior thereto, employees were tasked with operating weed-eaters without personal protective equipment.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles:    a) Across the golf course, on September 25, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were tasked with operating chainsaws without safety eyewear and faceshields.    b) Across the golf course, on September 25, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were tasked with operating weed eater  power tools without safety eyewear.    Note:  Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    a)  Across the golf course: on or about September 25, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were tasked with operating chainsaws, thereby generating falling and flying objects, without head protection.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.