OSHA Inspection: WEEDMAN LAWNCARE

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:     (a)    Employees are exposed to irritating chemicals such as Stonewall and Three Way were the employer did not provide impervious clothing that protected the contacted areas of the lower leg and foot to employees applying the solutions in the field.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     (a)    On or about August 20, 2014, for employees mixing concentrated Three Way solution containing 2,4-D, MCPP-p, Dicamba which can cause irreversible eye damage.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   (a)    The employer has conducted a hazard assessment requiring PPE to be worn during the application of fertilizers, grub control and weed control but did not verify the hazard assessment through a written certification.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a)    On or about August 11, 2014 and at times prior, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program which described how training, labeling and MSDS availability would be maintained for employees using Three Way and Stonewall herbicides among others.