OSHA Inspection: ARLEY RAMIREZ LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 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):    a- Arley Ramirez Landscaping - A hazard assessment to ensure that the proper personal protective equipment and clothing provided, such as hoodie type sweatshirt, was suitable for the landscaping duties.         Condition noted on 5/14/13.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a- Arley Ramirez Landscape Contractor - A hazard assessment of workplace was not performed and verified in writing.  Condition noted on or about 5/14/13.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    a- Arley Ramirez Landscape Contractor, 9 Willow Woods Trail, Basking Ridge, NJ - The personal protective equipment for those employee(s) engaged in pruning/cutting down a pine tree with a chain saw, was not used (such as, but not limited to, eye protection, fall protection, hearing protection, chaps, etc.).               Condition noted on or about 5/14/13.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE:       a- Arley Ramirez Landscape Contractor - Employer has not trained his employees on how to properly use, don, adjust and wear personal protective equipment.      Condition noted on or about 5/14/13.