OSHA Inspection: SHADE TREES NURSERY, INC.

Issued

2021-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9557.00 · Current $2768.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(a)(6): At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer did not instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he was or would be involved.  a) Property Tax Map Number 600-9-2-5.6 located in Riverhead, New York, Field 3:  On or about August 22, 2020, an employee was using an Amadas Hose Reel Irrigation System and was not trained annually on the safe operation.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(a)(6)(i): The employer did not instruct employees to keep all guards in place when the machine in operation.   a) Property Tax Map Number 600-9-2-5.6 located in Riverhead, New York, Field 3:  On or about August 22, 2020, an employee was using an Amadas Hose Reel Irrigation System and was not trained annually to keep guards in place while the machine was in operation.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6)(iii): The employer did not instruct employees to stop the engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning, or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.   a) Property Tax Map Number 600-9-2-5.6 located in Riverhead, New York, Field 3:  On or about August 22, 2020, an employee was using an Amadas Hose Reel Irrigation System and was not trained annually to stop the engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing the machine.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9557.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(a)(7)(i): The employer did not protect employees from coming into contact with hazards created by moving machinery parts through the installation and use of a guard or shield or guarding by location.  a) Property Tax Map Number 600-9-2-5.6 located in Riverhead, New York, Field 3:  On or about August 22, 2020, an employee was using an Amadas Hose Reel Irrigation System (Model: 1375XL S/N: 27133) and did not have drum shield guards in place while the machine was operating.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9557.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(a)(11): Where a moving machinery part presented a hazard during servicing or maintenance, the engine was not stopped, the power source was not disconnected, and all machine movement was not stopped before servicing or maintenance was performed, except where the Employer could establish the following in 1928.57(a)(11)(i-iii).  a) Property Tax Map Number 600-9-2-5.6 located in Riverhead, New York, Field 3:  On or about August 22, 2020, an employee was using an Amadas Hose Reel Irrigation System (Model: 1375XL S/N: 27133) was performing servicing by attempting to remove a winch while the machine was in operation.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.