OSHA Inspection: KODIAK TREE EXPERTS

Issued

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.   A)  663 W.Englewood Avenue, Teaneck - NJ: Employees were exposed to head injuries while working below tree trimming/pruning activities. The exposed employees were not protected by hard hats or protective helmets, on or about April 9th, 2013.

Issued

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects.   A) 663 W.Englewood Avenue, Teaneck  NJ: Employees were exposed to eye/face injuries while using gas powered chain saws. The exposed employees were not protected by eye/face protection, on or about April 9th, 2013.

Issued

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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:     A) 663 W.Englewood Avenue, Teaneck  NJ:  An employee was working in an intimidator wood chipper and was not protected by any type of fall protective device or personal fall arrest system, on or about April 9th, 2013.