AVON LAKE, OH —
OSHA Inspection: RICHARD'S TREE & CRANE SERVICE, LLC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of RICHARD'S TREE & CRANE SERVICE, LLC in 32193 VENTANAS CR., AVON LAKE, OH 44012 (NAICS 561730). OSHA activity number 346457682.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RICHARD'S TREE & CRANE SERVICE, LLC
- Site address
- 32193 VENTANAS CR.
- City
- AVON LAKE
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44012
- Mailing
- 37200 SUGAR RIDGE ROAD, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561730
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.67 C02 V
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2023
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $3,349 · Current $1,675 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v):A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements in subpart I of this part was not worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift: Richard's Tree & Crane Service, LLC on or about January 24, 2023, at the worksite located at 32163 Ventanas Cr. In Avon Lake, OH: The employer failed to ensure that a personal fall arrest system was used by employee(s) who performed tree trimming operations from an Easy-Lift (model RA26; s/n 2379) aerial lift. An employee performing work in this condition was exposed to an approximate 30-50 ft. fall to the ground below. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1675
- — Z (S) $3349
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2023
- Abate by
- Apr 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed. Richard's Tree & Crane Service, LLC on or about January 24, 2023, the required workplace hazard assessment did not include a documented hazard assessment with written certification that identified the person certifying the workplace evaluation and the date of the hazard assessment. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346457682.
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