OSHA Inspection: GREENMOUNT CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

Issued

Jun 11, 2025

Abate by

Jun 27, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,310 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet while operating a chainsaw from the bucket of the John Deere Backhoe Loader because suitable fall protection was not being used.

Issued

Jun 11, 2025

Abate by

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.30(a)(3):  The employer did not train each employee in at least the following topics listed in 1910.30(a)(3)(i)-(iv):   On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet while operating a chainsaw from the bucket of the John Deere Backhoe Loader because fall protection training was not provided.  The employer must train each employee in at least the following topics: a.  The nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them; b.  The procedures to be followed to minimize those hazards; c.  The correct procedures for installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining, and disassembling the personal fall protection systems that the employee uses; and d.  The correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, including, but not limited to, proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques, and methods of equipment inspection and storage, as specified by the manufacturer.

Issued

Jun 11, 2025

Abate by

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,310 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to physical hazards while performing grounds maintenance duties including tree trimming and grass cutting and the employer had not assessed the workplace to determine if hazards were present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Jun 11, 2025

Abate by

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to overhead hazards while performing tree trimming operations because the employer had not ensured hard hats were being worn.

Issued

Jun 11, 2025

Abate by

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iv):  The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and/or assure that each employee who operated a chain saw wore ballistic nylon leg protection or other leg protection which the employer had demonstrated provides equivalent protection:  On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to leg injuries while operating a chain saw because the employer had not ensured leg protection was being worn.

Issued

Jun 11, 2025

Abate by

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B):  The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wear face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there was potential for facial injury:  On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to facial injuries while operating a chain saw because the employer had not ensured face protection was being worn.

Issued

Jun 11, 2025

Abate by

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,783 · Current $1,892 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards while using Durex Antifreeze/Coolant, Conquer Biodegradable Emulsifier, Harvest King Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Slime 2in1 Tire & Tube Premium Sealant and a written hazard communication program had not been developed and implemented.

Issued

Jun 11, 2025

Abate by

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  On or about February 20, 2025, employees were provided respiratory protection for voluntary use and had not been provided with Appendix D of the standard either orally or in writing by the employer.