ELGIN, IL ·
OSHA Inspection: FACIO'S TREE SERVICES INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of FACIO'S TREE SERVICES INC. in 469 SOUTH ST., ELGIN, IL 60120 (NAICS 561730). OSHA activity number 339147746.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- FACIO'S TREE SERVICES INC.
- Site address
- 469 SOUTH ST.
- City
- ELGIN
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60120
- Mailing
- 468 ORCHARD ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561730
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.333 C03
- Issued
- Aug 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3): When work was to be performed near overhead lines, the lines were not de-energized and grounded, nor were other protective measures provided before work was started. On June 24, 2013 protective measures were not taken prior to employees performing tree trimming operations near energized distribution lines, exposing employees to the hazards associated with electrical shock or electrocution. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1400
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.333 C03 I B
- Issued
- Aug 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(B): When an unqualified person is working on the ground in the vicinity of overhead lines, the person may not bring any conductive object closer to unguarded, energized lines than the distance given in paragraph (c)(3)(i)(A) of this section: On June 24, 2013 an unqualified employee was allowed to bring a aluminum pole within 2 feet of an energized distribution line, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with electrical shock or electrocution. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2200
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.335 A02 I
- Issued
- Aug 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts: On June 24, 2013 employees were removing trees around energized distribution lines and were not provide with insulated tools, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with electrical shock or electrocution. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.332 B02
- Issued
- Aug 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(2): Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety. On or about June 24, 2013 employees were not trained to recognize the hazards associated with working around energized distribution lines, exposing employees to and electrical shock or electrocution. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1400
- · Z (S) $2800
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339147746.
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