OSHA Inspection: LAMBERTS TREE REMOVAL LLC

Issued

2015-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wear face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there was potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chainsaw:    a.)  Lamberts Tree Removal, LLC., Sullivan WV Campground:  On or about 08/26/15, the employer did not provide face protection for an employee using a Sthil 660 chainsaw with a 20" bar to perform logging operations.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(i): The employer did not assure that each tool, including any tool provided by an employee, was maintained in serviceable condition:    a.)  Lamberts Tree Removal, LLC., Sullivan Camp WV:  On or about 08/26/15, the Sthil 660 chainsaw was not maintained in serviceable condition in that the chain catch had broke off.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(H): The employer did not inspect and assure that safety devices were in place and functioning properly:  a.)  Lamberts Tree Removal, LLC., Sullivan Camp WV:  On or about 08/26/15, the employer did not inspect the Sthil 660 chainsaw during each workshift.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(f)(2)(viii): An employee other than the operator was riding a mobile vehicle without the use of a seatbelt or other protection equivalent to that provided for the operator.    a.)  Lamberts Tree Removal, LLC., Sullivan Camp WV:  On or about 08/26/15, the cutter rode in the skidder with the skidder operator from the landing to the cutting area.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(h)(1)(vi): Each danger tree, including lodged trees and snags, were not felled or removed using mechanical or other techniques that minimize employee exposure before work is commenced in the area of the danger tree.    a.)  Lamberts Tree Removal, LLC., Sullivan Camp WV:  On or about 08/26/15, a 5" diameter oak tree, approximately 50' in height, with a hollow, rotted base and no leaves, was not removed prior to allowing employees to conduct felling operations in the area.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(10)(i): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (i) of this section by preparing a written certification record containing the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the employer.  a.)  Lamberts Tree Removal, LLC., Sullivan Camp WV:  On or about 08/26/15, the employer did not verify an employees' training in chainsaws and safe operations around danger trees.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(i): The employer did not assure that each employee, including supervisors, had received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B:    a.)  Lamberts Tree Removal, LLC., Sullivan Camp WV:  On or about 08/26/15, each employee on site had not been trained in first aid and CPR.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(7)(i): Hand signals or audible contact, such as, but not limited to, whistles, horns, or radios, were not utilized whenever noise, distance, restricted visibility, or other factors prevented clear understanding of normal voice communications between employees:  a.)  Lamberts Tree Removal, LLC., Sullivan Camp WV:  On or about 08/26/15, communication was not maintained between the cutting area and the landing where the skidder operator would routinely be.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.