OSHA Inspection: TREE TOPPERS OF GEORGIA, INC.

Issued

2016-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2672.00 · Current $1603.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:  a) Yard of Residence - On or about October 19, 2016, one employee was working from a bucket truck without the use of personal fall protection or restraint devices, thus exposing the employee to a fall hazard of up to about 40 feet onto earthen ground.

Issued

2016-10-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1283.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  a) Yard of Residence - On or about October 19, 2016, employees were not wearing head protection while trimming overhead tree branches, thus exposing employees to head injuries from falling objects.