OSHA Inspection: JDI TIMBER MANAGEMENT

Issued

2021-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3686.00 · Current $2212.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(1)(vi):Each danger tree shall be felled, removed or avoided. Each danger tree, including lodged trees and snags, shall be felled or removed using mechanical or other techniques that minimize employee exposure before work is commenced in the area of the danger tree. If the danger tree is not felled or removed, it shall be marked and no work shall be conducted within two tree lengths of the danger tree unless the employer demonstrates that a shorter distance will not create a hazard for an employee.  On or about 3/10/2021, In the woods off of 8456 Fergerson Rd T/O Cicero, NY:  Tree felling operations were being performed within two tree lengths of standing dead trees.  Danger trees were not felled prior to cutting marketable trees and no directional felling was being utilized.    Abatement documentation is required for this item

Issued

2021-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(2)(ii): Before each tree is felled, conditions such as, but not limited to, snow and ice accumulation, the wind, the lean of tree, dead limbs, and the location of other trees, shall be evaluated by the feller and precautions taken so a hazard is not created for an employee.  a) On or about 3/10/2021, In the woods off of 8456 Fergerson Rd T/O Cicero, NY:  Trees being felled were not evaluated to determine weight and lean prior to felling.     Abatement documentation is required for this item

Issued

2021-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3686.00 · Current $2212.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(2)(v): An undercut shall be made in each tree being felled unless the employer demonstrates that felling the particular tree without an undercut will not create a hazard for an employee. The undercut shall be of a size so the tree will not split and will fall in the intended direction.   a) On or about 3/10/2021, In the woods off of 8456 Fergerson Rd T/O Cicero, NY:  Undercuts were not placed so as to prevent splitting of trees and ensuring that the trees fell in the intended directions.  Undercuts were made with large amounts of bypass, upwards of 2 inches in cases.      Abatement documentation is required for this item

Issued

2021-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(2)(vi): A backcut which left sufficient hingewood was not made in each tree being felled:   a) On or about 3/10/2021, In the woods off of 8456 Fergerson Rd T/O Cicero, NY:  Back cuts were not being made in trees being felled which left sufficient hinge wood to control the trees.    Abatement documentation is required for this item

Issued

2021-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(2)(vii): The backcut shall be above the level of the horizontal facecut in order to provide an adequate platform to prevent kickback. Exception: The backcut may be at or below the horizontal facecut in tree pulling operations.     a) On or about 3/10/2021, In the woods off of 8456 Fergerson Rd T/O Cicero, NY:  Back cuts were not being made at an elevation higher than the horizontal face cut.  And open face cut was not being used.      Abatement documentation is required for this item

Issued

2021-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2107.00 · Current $1264.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(i)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee, including supervisors, at no cost to the employee:   a) On or about 3/10/2021, In the woods off of 8456 Fergerson Rd T/O Cicero, NY:  The employer had not provided training for employees that covered subjects such as, but not limited to:  Proper felling techniques, recognition of safety and health hazards in the logging industry, safe use and operation of tools and equipment.       Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2021-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(i)(7)(i): The employer did not assure that each employee, including supervisors, had received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B:   a) On or about 3/10/2021, In the woods off of 8456 Fergerson Rd T/O Cicero, NY:  The employee and supervisors were not provided with any first aid and/ or CPR training.   Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2021-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(i)(11): The employer did not hold safety and health meetings as necessary and at least each month for each employee:    a) On or about 3/10/2021, In the woods off of 8456 Fergerson Rd T/O Cicero, NY:  The employer had not held any safety and health meetings .    Abatement certification is required for this item