OSHA Inspection: LAWN & LANDSCAPING PLUS, INC.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSHA ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    On or about February 4, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while cutting trees from a ladder tide up on  the back of the gator tractor while other employee drove the tractor.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired:    On or about February 4, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working from a defective ladder while engaged in landscaping work.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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:    On or about February 4, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to be struck by tree branches while working without the required eye protection.