POLAND, ME —
OSHA Inspection: THOMAS N. RICHARDS & SON
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of THOMAS N. RICHARDS & SON in BRAGDON HILL ROAD, POLAND, ME 04274 (NAICS 113310). OSHA activity number 339594319.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- THOMAS N. RICHARDS & SON
- Site address
- BRAGDON HILL ROAD
- City
- POLAND
- State
- ME
- ZIP
- 04274
- Mailing
- 264 NUMBER SIX ROAD, OXFORD, ME 04270
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 113310
- Employees
- 2
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.266 F01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.266(f)(1)(i): The employer did not assure that each machine, including any machine provided by an employee, was maintained in a serviceable condition: a) Jobsite, John Deere 540B skidder - The employer did not assure that the emergency brake was adjusted and functional. b) Jobsite, John Deere 540B skidder - The employer did not assure that the service brake was capable of being locked in the depressed position.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.266 F01 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.266(f)(1)(ii): The employer did not assure that each machine, including any machine provided by an employee, was inspected before initial use during each workshift: Jobsite, John Deere 540B skidder - The employer did not assure that the emergency brake and service brake were inspected during each workshift.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.266 F02 X
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.266(f)(2)(x): Before the operator left the operator's stations of the machine, it was not secured in accordance with subparagraphs (A)-(C) of this paragraph: Jobsite - Prior to leaving the operator's station of the John Deere 540B skidder, the operator did not engage the emergency brake and lower the blade to the ground.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.266 I03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.266(i)(3): At a minimum, training did not consist of the elements in subparagraphs (i)-(vi) of this paragraph: Jobsite - The employer did not ensure that the skidder operator was trained in safely securing the skidder before dismounting it; inspecting and maintaining the emergency brake and service brake; and the requirements of this standard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.266 I10
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.266(i)(10): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (i) of this section by preparing a written certification record: Jobsite - The employer did not verify that the skidder operator was trained in compliance with the paragraph (i) by preparing a written certification record.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339594319.