OSHA Inspection: KIPS DISCOUNT TREE SERVICE

Issued

2014-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1301.00 · Current $781.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.  (a)    Backyard - On or about July 24, 2014 an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while trimming trees in Teupen Spider-style Hylift aerial lift.  This employee was elevated 10 feet above the ground without fall protection.

Issued

2014-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1301.00 · Current $781.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  (a)  Backyard - On or about July 24, 2014 an employee was exposed to a flying object hazard while trimming trees in Teupen Spider-style Hylift aerial lift. This employee was trimming tree limbs with no eye protection.

Issued

2014-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects.  (a)  Backyard - On or about July 24, 2014 an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while trimming trees in Teupen Spider-style Hylift aerial lift. This employee was trimming tree limbs above his head with no hardhat.