OSHA Inspection: JIM'S LANDSCAPING & SNOW REMOVAL INC.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v):  A body belt was not worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:    JOBSITE:  The employee, performing tree trimming work while elevated in a vehicle mounted aerial lift, was exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 15 feet to the ground.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(ii):  An employee(s) operating an aerial lift(s) was not properly trained:    JOBSITE:  The employer had not provided training and information to ensure that the employee who operated the Telelect T-5000 vehicle mounted aerial lift was competent to operate the vehicle mounted aerial lift safely.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    JOBSITE:  The employer had not conducted the Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine the necessity and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the employees.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1):  The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    JOBSITE:  The employees, required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) were not trained in the Workplace Hazard Assessment pertaining to the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:     JOBSITE:  The employees, cutting tree branches and working near chipper machine were not wearing eye protection.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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:    JOBSITE:  The employees, engaged in tree trimming work were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling branches while working without protective hard hats.