OSHA Inspection: ROCKLAND TREE EXPERT CO., INC.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      Location: Chimical storage room    a)  Employees pour, mix and use Film Fyter (caustic cleaning compound). The employer did not provide a suitable facility for quick drenching in the work area; on or about 2/1/13.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage space for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.    Location: Garage    a) An unsecured acetylene cylinder was stored at the entrance of garage bay doors; on or about 2/1/13

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv):  Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use;    Location: Garage    a) An unsecure compressed acetylene gas cylinder did not have a valve protection cap secured to it; on or about 2/1/13.