OSHA Inspection: CEMETERY GARDENS, INC.

Issued

Aug 24, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $13,653

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 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 exposing employees to struck-by and fall hazards.  a) Worksite, Taft Section, plot #1362:  On or about February 25, 2021, an employee was exposed to struck-by and fall hazards from the moving boom arm, dipperstick arm, and bucket of a John Deere Backhoe Loader (Model: 310SG S/N:T0310SG950540) while riding on the equipment to be lowered into an open grave that was seven feet deep.  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

Aug 24, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $13,653

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury.  a) Worksite, cemetery grounds:  On or about February 25, 2021, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while preparing grave sites for burial services and were not provided with instructions from the employer to avoid unsafe conditions.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 24, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $13,653

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  a) Worksite Taft Section, plot #1362:  On or about February 25, 2021, an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while working in an open grave seven feet deep below a John Deere Backhoe Loader (Model: 310SG S/N:T0310SG950540) and was not provided with head protection.  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

Aug 24, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $13,653

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees.  a) Worksite, Taft Section, plot #1362:  On or about February 25, 2021, an employee leveled the bottom of an open grave, from within the grave that was seven feet deep. A stairway, ladder, ramp, or safe means of egress was not located inside of the grave while the employee was working.  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

Aug 24, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $81,919 · Current $53,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.652(a)(1):Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c).  a) Worksite, Taft Section, plot #1362:  On or about February 25, 2021, an employee was exposed to cave-in hazards while leveling the bottom of an open grave seven feet deep, without protection from an adequate protective system.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.