OSHA Inspection: DALE WILSON'S TREE & CRANE SERVICE

Issued

2013-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(j): While truck cranes were operating near overhead power lines, the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3) were not followed:     a) On or about 7/3/2013, In front of 1119 Sky High Road:  A National Crane Corporation crane mounted on a Ford F-800 chassis was operated less than ten feet from electrical distribution lines that were energized at 7,620 Volts phase to ground.    Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2013-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) On or about 7/3/2013, In front of 1119 Sky High Road:  Employees utilizing a chain saw were not provided with or wearing cut resistant chaps.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about 7/3/2013, In front of 1119 Sky High Road:  The employer had not assessed the workplace and document what personal protective equipment was neccessary.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   a) On or about 7/3/2013, In front of 1119 Sky High Road:  Employees utilizing chain saws, chippers and handling tree limbs were not provided with and required to use eye protection.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   a) On or about 7/3/2013, In front of 1119 Sky High Road:  The employer had not provided and ensured the wearing of head protection while limbs were being cut from a tree.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:   a) On or about 7/3/2013, In front of 1119 Sky High Road:  The throttle interlock paddle on a Stihl chain saw was not functioning properly.   Abatement certification is required for this item.