OSHA Inspection: VIZMEG LANDSCAPE INC.

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.   On or about November 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees utilized the developed and documented procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) when tasked with performing service and maintenance activities, such as but not limited to, cleaning and unjamming leaves from a Mulch Mule machine.

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:  On or about November 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure the energy control procedure(s) for the control of the hazardous energy of the Mulch Mule machine included a specific statement for intended use of the procedure [per 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A)], clearly and specifically outlined specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, and securing the gasoline engine that powers the Mulch Mule machine [per 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B)], included specific procedural steps for the placement and removal of lockout devices for the gasoline engine [per 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C)], and included specific requirements for testing the Mulch Mule machine to determine and verify the effectiveness of the energy control measures [per 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D)], for employees engaged in service and maintenance activities, such as but not limited to, cleaning and unjamming leaves from the Mulch Mule machine.

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:  On or about November 6, 2023, the employer did not provide training to ensure affected and authorized employees tasked with cleaning and unjamming leaves from a Mulch Mule machine understood the purpose and function of the energy control program and employees had acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.