OSHA Inspection: B & W TREE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Mar 25, 2015

Abate by

Apr 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): The employer did not ensure a body belt was worn and a lanyard attached to the boom when working from an aerial lift:      Employees were exposed to a fall hazard while operating an vehicle mounted aerial lift to perform tree trimming operations and suitable fall protection was not being used.

Issued

Mar 25, 2015

Abate by

Apr 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    Employees were exposed to fall hazards and head injuries while performing tree trimming operations and the employer did not assess the workplace to identify hazards and ensure that the necessary personal protective equipment was used.

Issued

Mar 25, 2015

Abate by

Apr 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:   The employer did not develop and document a personal protective equipment hazard assessment for the tasks performed by employees when performing tree trimming operations and a written certification did not include the name of the person who certified that the evaluation had been performed, and the date that the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

Mar 25, 2015

Abate by

Apr 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): Each affected employee did not wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there was a potential head injury from falling objects:    Employees working at a residential home site were exposed to potential head injuries during tree trimming operations and the employer did not ensure the use of appropriate head protection.