OSHA Inspection: SIGNATURE LANDSCAPE, INC.

Issued

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and  a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to amputation hazards:  On or about 10/21/2015, employees engaged in the task of cutting grass with a John Deer Quick Track Pro 652B Lawn Mower were exposed to amputation hazards in that the area where the employee was operating  the mower had not been surveyed for possible hazards that could cause employees to fall from the mower and make contact with the blade.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to provide employees with training on equipment controls, components, their functions, and limitations; and instruct employees on the safe operating procedures as outlined in the equipment operator's manual.

Issued

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Guard design. The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard:    Employees engaged in maintenance activities, using the bench DeWALT grinder model DW758 in the maintenance shop, were exposed to caught-by hazards in that the spindle end was not guarded.

Issued

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment. The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion:    Employees engaged in maintenance activities, using the DeWALT bench grinder model DW758 in the maintenance shop, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the grinder was not equipped with a work rest.

Issued

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:      Employees engaged in maintenance activities, using the DeWALT bench grinder model DW758 in the maintenance shop, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard.

Issued

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for permanent building wiring.:    Employees working in the maintenance shop were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that a flexible electrical cord was used to energize a chain saw grinder, model Silver streak no. 00285.