OSHA Inspection: PETERSEN TREE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:  a)    Stairway from second floor of maintenance shop was not provided with a right side hand rail for the open side of the stairs. The restroom is on the second floor of this building.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a)    Flex conduit was separated at junction box for diesel pump wiring exposing wiring to damage.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a)    Temporary wiring for closet light was plugged into an outlet that had spliced wiring and did not contain a ground wire.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a)    Temporary, flexible wiring plugged into an outlet with spliced wiring was used in place of fixed wiring for the closet light.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger were repaired by splicing, which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord that was spliced: Note:  Hard service flexible cords No. 12 or larger may be spliced if the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.  a)    Temporary wiring for the closet light had spliced wiring where the splice did not retain the insulation characteristics of the original cord.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a)    Employer did not have a written hazard communication program which addressed maintaining material safety data sheets for the chemicals being used/stored, requirements for labeling containers, or provide training for employees using chemicals.  Chemicals such as gasoline, diesel fuel and oils were used at the facility.  ABATEMENT CERTIFCATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a)    Milwaukee bench grinder in maintenance area did not have a tongue guard in place.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED