OSHA Inspection: NEWCOMERSTOWN TREE SERVICE

Issued

2014-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $952.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.  a. On or about July 15th, 2014, employees were using Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws to cut down three trees and clean up the limbs and debris. The employees were exposed to an amputation hazard.