OSHA Inspection: SARIK, LLC

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,042 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  On and about May 31st, 2017, employees engaged in gutter cleaning activities on the residential roof were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet from the eave of the residence to the ground below in that fall protection was not utilized.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,042 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a) Employees engaged in tree trimming activities were exposed to struck by hazards from fall objects in that a hard hat was not utilized when working below overhead work.  (b) Employees engaged in limb cutting activities using chain saws were exposed to struck-by hazards in that chaps were not utilized.  (c) Employees engaged in landscaping activities using hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Coron 28-0-0, Trimec 992 broadleaf herbicide and Dimension 2EW herbicide, were exposed to health hazards in that goggles were not utilized.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment:  Employees engaged in landscaping activities were exposed to struck-by hazards in that a hazard assessment had not been conducted to determine what hazards are present which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $2,281 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Employees engaged in blade sharping activities utilizing the Oregon blade sharpening belt grinder located at the east side of the shop were exposed to abrasive hazards in that the unused portion of the belt was not guarded.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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:    Employees engaged in landscaping activities, using hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Coron 28-0-0, Trimec 992 broadleaf herbicide and Dimension 2EW herbicide, were exposed to health hazards in that a written hazard communication program had not been developed and implemented.