OSHA Inspection: GREEN EXPECTATIONS LANDSCAPING COMPANY, INC

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,803 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 is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system or personal fall arrest system:  Employees engaged in shop activities were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet from the walking-working surface to the concrete below when accessing storage without a fall protection system.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  Employees engaged in landscaping equipment maintenance activities were exposed to amputation hazards in that the abrasive wheel on the grinding machinery was missing the guard to cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projection.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  Employees engaged in landscaping equipment maintenance were exposed to amputation hazards in that the work rest was approximately one-quarter inch to five-eighths inch from the wheel.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

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 landscaping equipment maintenance were exposed to stuck-by and amputation hazards in that the adjustable tongue guard on the bench grinder (Ryobi no ID) was missing, leaving the opening greater than one-half inch.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:  Employees engaged in landscaping equipment maintenance were exposed to amputation hazards in that the contact surfaces of the abrasive wheels were not flat.  a) Ryobi 6 inch Thin Line bench grinder  b) Oregon P/N 88-023, QQ grinding machine

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Employees engaged in landscaping activities were exposed to amputation hazards in that the belts and pulleys of the tillers and sod cutters were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  a) Honda Tiller GCAAK-1343758  b) Honda Tiller Model FRC800 Company Marked #2  c) Bluebird Sod Cutter Model 968999351 S/N 073837578  d) Bluebird Sod Cutter Model 968999351 S/N 093396021  e) Husqvarna SC18 Sod Cutter Model 968999509 S/N 131000277

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Employees engaged in landscaping activities were exposed to amputation hazards in that the belts and pulleys of the tillers and sod cutters were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  a) Honda Tiller GCAAK-1343758  b) Honda Tiller Model FRC800 Company Marked #2  c) Bluebird Sod Cutter Model 968999351 S/N 073837578  d) Bluebird Sod Cutter Model 968999351 S/N 093396021  e) Husqvarna SC18 Sod Cutter Model 968999509 S/N 131000277

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:     Employees engaged in landscaping equipment maintenance activities were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that the relocatable power taps were permanently secured to the shop walls, used in place of fixed wiring and connected to extension cords.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

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 were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not develop a written hazardous communication program for employees that use chemicals such as but not limited to; 28-0-0 Fertilizer, Krylon Spray Paints, LESCOSol Spray Tank Cleaner, and Sonolastic NP1 Polyurethane Sealant.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    Employees engaged in landscaping were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not have safety data sheets in the workplace for employees that use chemicals such as but not limited to; 28-0-0 Fertilizer, Krylon Spray Paints, LESCOSol Spray Tank Cleaner, and Sonolastic NP1 Polyurethane Sealant.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    Employees engaged in landscaping were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals for employees that use chemicals such as but not limited to; 28-0-0 Fertilizer, Krylon Spray Paints, LESCOSol Spray Tank Cleaner, and Sonolastic NP1 Polyurethane Sealant.