OSHA Inspection: BUSHWOOD TREE COMPANY LLC

Issued

Apr 24, 2020

Abate by

Jun 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $5,400 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 serious injuries or death from falling tree limbs/branches sections while performing tree trimming activities:     At Jobsite:  On or about February 5, 2020 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure through conducting onsite job briefings, visual hazard assessment(s), providing employees with specific and step-by-step procedures, methods and other relevant topics prior to commencing the tasks, such as (but not limited to) inspecting tree stability prior to trimming and/or cutting large tree branches that employees were performing all tasks safely at all times by positioning themselves in proper and safe location(s) and/or use elevated machinery when not knowing the stability or strength of a large tree.

Issued

Apr 24, 2020

Abate by

Jun 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $4,320 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:    At Jobsite:  On or about February 5, 2020 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards due to employees not wearing head protection during the task of cutting trees.

Issued

Apr 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $1,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 through April 30:    On or about February 5, 2020 and at times prior, the employer did not post the OSHA 300A or equivalent at the establishment.