OSHA Inspection: PLC LAWN CARE

Issued

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    a.  Cobb Parkway, Smyrna GA - The employees were not instructed in the safe chain saw cutting techniques, proper personal protective equipment to use and the proper clearances for working near or under overhead power lines.

Issued

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:    a. Cobb Parkway, Smyrna GA - The employee cutting the tree down was not required to wear personal protective equipment for the face, ears and legs to prevent injuries to the affected areas.

Issued

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  a.  Cobb Parkway, Smyrna GA  - The employee using the chain saw was not provided with a face guard to prevent face and eye injuries when operating the chain saw.