OSHA Inspection: SEARLES EXCAVATION INC.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $3072.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):  Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  Worksite - On or about May 12, 2021, employee felling a tree, with a Husqvarna 555 chain saw, was not wearing leg protection.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $3072.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1):  The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  Worksite - On or about May 12, 2021, employees performing tree cutting activities were not trained on the necessary personal protection equipment required for the task.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $3072.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.135(a)(1):  Employer did not ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  Worksite - On or about May 12, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the employee, who was felling a tree and exposed to overhead hazards, wore a protective helmet.