OSHA Inspection: FF LANDSCAPING

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 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 fall hazards:  a)  On or about July 11, 2023, where employees were exposed to fall hazards when performing tree trimming tasks from elevated positions in the tree without a fall protection system.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury.  a) On or about July 11, 2023, where extension ladders, such as a 28-foot Werner ladder, were not inspected prior to employees using the ladders for tree trimming operations.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(10):  The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with § 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with § 1910.22(d), or replaced.  a) On or about July 11, 2023, where a 28-foot Werner ladder with a bent rung and a missing footing was used by employees engaged in tree trimming operations.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(c)(4): The employer did not ensure that ladders are used only on stable and level surfaces unless they are secured or stabilized to prevent accidental displacement.  a) On or about July 11, 2023, at the end of the driveway, where employees were exposed to fall hazards during tree cutting operations when using a 28-foot Werner ladder that was positioned on a driveway that sloped down.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(c)(7):  The employer did not ensure that ladders placed in locations such as passageways, doorways, or driveways where they can be displaced by other activities or traffic are properly secured or guarded.   a) On or about July 11, 2023,  where a 28-foot Werner ladder used for tree trimming operations was positioned on a driveway without securing the ladder from accidental displacement.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 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:  a) On or about July 11, 2023, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using a Stihl chainsaw to cut tree branches without the use of leg protection.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $2009.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  a) On or about July 11, 2023, where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards when standing near the base of the tree during tree trimming operations without head protection.