OSHA Inspection: BOUTWELL LAWN SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Oct 16, 2019

Abate by

Nov 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $6,630 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 struck-by and fall hazards:    (a) On or about 06/03/2019 - 4409 Cloverdale Estate, Northport, AL, backyard area, the employer failed to ensure arborists aloft cutting tree limbs were protected from being struck-by falling limbs.

Issued

Oct 16, 2019

Abate by

Oct 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(12):  Ladders and ladder sections are not tied or fastened together to provide added length unless they are specifically designed for such use:    (a) On or about 06/03/2019 - 4409 Cloverdale Estate, Northport, AL, backyard area, an employee used two different extension ladder sections ratchet strapped together to gain access to the top of a tree, approximately 50 feet above the ground.

Issued

Oct 16, 2019

Abate by

Oct 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    (a) On or about 06/03/2019 - 4409 Cloverdale Estate, Northport, AL, backyard area, an employee using a 20" STIHL portable chainsaw to cut tree trunks was not wearing leg protection and exposed to the hazard of being cut by the saw.

Issued

Oct 16, 2019

Abate by

Oct 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    (a) On or about 06/03/2019 - 4409 Cloverdale Estate, Northport, AL, backyard area, the employer did not assess the worksite to determine what personal protective equipment (PPE) was necessary for hazards associated with employees working with tree cutting equipment during tree removal and landscaping operations.

Issued

Oct 16, 2019

Abate by

Oct 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 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) On or about 06/03/2019 - 4409 Cloverdale Estate, Northport, AL, backyard area, an employee using a portable chainsaw to cut limbs from a tree was not wearing head protection and exposed to struck-by hazards.