OSHA Inspection: KELLEY TREE SERVICE INC.

Issued

2023-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $0.00 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 struck-by or caught-in between hazards:  Location: 7 Andrews Road, Topsfield, MA  On or about 2/9/23, an employee operating a Ditch Witch SK1550 was exposed to struck by or caught in-between hazards, due to improper operation of the machinery on a slope with trees and other ground debris . The employee was injured when they were caught between the equipment and a tree.

Issued

2023-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.140(c)(18): The employer did not ensure that personal fall protection systems are inspected before initial use during each workshift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components are removed from service.  Location: 7 Andrews Road, Topsfield, MA  On or about 2/9/23, a personal fall arrest harness used by employees in a bucket truck had damage to the sheath of the fall protection deployment system, and had informational tags that were worn to the point of not being legible. Employees utilizing this harness would not be able to determine if the harness is appropriate for the work to be performed.