OSHA Inspection: AIM TO AMAZE OUTDOOR SERVICES INC.

Issued

Oct 10, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,902 Reduced

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 (PPE):    The employer failed to conduct worksite hazard assessments.  On or about 08/02/2017, at 5580 Vinmil Road, House Springs, MO, Aim to Amaze Outdoor Services Inc. had not performed a workplace hazard assessment for task such as but not limited to wood chipping.

Issued

Oct 10, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  The employer failed to ensure that employees are protected against flying debris.  On or about 08/02/2017, at 5580 Vinmil Road, House Springs, MO, Aim to Amaze Outdoor Services Inc. did not ensure that their employees wore eye and/or face protection (safety glasses and/or safety glasses with face shields).  Employees were not equipped with eye protection while they worked with and around the Bandit 200 wood chipper.  This condition exposed employees to eye injury from flying wood particles.

Issued

Oct 10, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about 08/02/2017, Aim to Amaze Outdoor Services Inc., at 5580 Vinmil Road, House Springs, MO, did not ensure that their employee(s) wore head protection (hard hats).  The employee(s) had not worn head protection at this residents 5 acre field.  While feeding the wood chipper, limbs and other debris could flip toward the employee causing a possible head injury.

Issued

Oct 10, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s):  The employer failed to ensure employees were protected against hand abrasions, cuts, and/or lacerations.  On or about 08/02/2017, at 5580 Vinmil Road, House Springs, MO, Aim to Amaze Outdoor Services Inc. did not ensure that their employees wore appropriate hand protection (i.e., gloves).

Issued

Oct 10, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:   The employer failed to prevent exposure to unintended energization of equipment.  On or about 08/03/2017, Aim to Amaze Outdoor Services Inc., located at 4027 Gravois Road, House Springs, MO, had not developed or trained on an Energy Control Program for equipment that contained multiple forms of hazardous energy, to include but not limited to hydraulic, electric, and rotational energy.  Employees serviced and maintained company equipment to include, but not limited to, the Bandit 200 diesel wood chipper.

Issued

Oct 10, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $815 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:   The employer failed to ensure that employees are knowledgeable on how to render first aid.  On or about 08/02/2017, at 5580 Vinmil Road, House Springs, MO, Aim to Amaze Outdoor Services Inc. did not ensure that their employees were adequately trained in first aid when emergency services were not in near proximity to the worksite.  A call for emergency services was placed at 13:57 on 08/02/2017.  The Big River Ambulance District arrived in approximately 7 to 15 minutes.  The Jefferson County Sheriffs Department arrived at 14:12, approximately 15 minutes after the initial call.

Issued

Oct 10, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,662 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was possible:    The employer failed to prevent employee exposure to amputation and struck-by hazards.  On or about 08/02/2017, at 5580 Vinmil Road, House Springs, MO, Aim to Amaze Outdoor Services Inc. employee was exposed to hazards such as those created by rotating parts and flying wooden chips.  The Bandit 200 wood chipper's rotating wheel blade assembly guard/cover was not affixed to the machine exposing the employee to the rotating assembly and possible flying wood chips.