OSHA Inspection: COOK'S TREE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Nov 4, 2020

Abate by

Mar 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard:  a- 27 Surrey Lane, Tinton Falls NJ:  On or about 07/01/20, and times prior thereto, the employer failed to conduct complete crane inspections exposing employees to struck by hazards.    IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19(d), ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION (using the CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET) AND IN ADDITION DOCUMENTATION DEMONSTRATING THAT ABATEMENT IS COMPLETE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR CERTIFICATION.  THIS DOCUMENTATION MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EVIDENCE OF PURCHASE OR REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT, PHOTOGRAPHIC OR VIDEO EVIDENCE OF ABATEMENT OR OTHER WRITTEN RECORDS.

Issued

Nov 4, 2020

Abate by

Mar 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $3,500 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 in that employees were exposed to being struck by hazards where equipment repairs and modifications had been made without the manufacturer's approval:   a) 27 Surrey Lane, Tinton Falls NJ:  On or about 07/01/20, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the boom of the company crane was being stowed while its outriggers were not fully extended and set as per the manufacturer's requirements.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.