OSHA Inspection: EARTHBALANCE CORPORATION

Issued

2022-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12288.00 · Current $9216.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  a. At the invasive plant removal project, located in the Apalachicola National Forest, Florida: On or about 07/30/2021, the employer failed to ensure that a person adequately trained to provide first aid to employees working in an area where there was no infirmary, clinic, or hospital was available in case of severe injury or illness such as heat related emergencies.

Issued

2022-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12288.00 · Current $9216.00 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 to employees in that employees were exposed to high ambient heat:   a. On or about and at times prior to July 30, 2021, employees were exposed to the recognized  hazard of high ambient heat from direct sunlight during the performance of their job duties,  including removing invasive non-native plants. Employees were working in environmental conditions of temperatures of up to 97 degrees Fahrenheit and 48% relative humidity and a WBGT of 91.7 degrees Fahrenheit  under clear skies, while wearing long sleeve shirts and pants for 8 hour shifts. Such exposures are likely to lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses such as, but not limited to, heat cramps, heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.