OSHA Inspection: OLSEN'S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jun 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

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 exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards due to not having an escape/retreat path during tree felling operations.  a) Worksite, back of residential building: On or about January 27, 2025, employees were manually felling a tree that was approximately 70' in length and a 17" diameter using a STIHL MS 460 Magnum chainsaw. The employer did not ensure that an escape/retreat path was designated and kept clear of obstructions so that employees felling tree trunks had an unimpeded means of egress in case emergency retreat was necessary.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jun 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(c)(3): The employer did not barricade the area into which objects could fall, prohibiting employees from entering the area, and keeping objects far enough away from an edge or opening to prevent them from falling to a lower level:   a) Worksite, rear side of residential building: On or about 1/27/25, the employer allowed an employee to manually fell an approximately 70' tree while non-involved workers were positioned within the drop zone, which was not identified by barricades or other means. Employees were struck by the tree and sustained serious injuries.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jun 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

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) Worksite, rear of residential building: On or about January 27, 2025, employees were manually felling an approximately 70' tree and the employer did not ensure that each employee was wearing a protective helmet. An employee was struck in the head by the tree and sustained multiple skull fractures.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,328 · Current $1,328

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:  a) Worksite, back of residential building: On or about January 27, 2025, employees were using ropes and a STIHL Ms 460 Magnum chainsaw to manually fell an approximately 70' tree and the employer did not verify that a hazard assessment had been completed before beginning the job.