OSHA Inspection: CARTER'S TREE SERVICE, LLC

Issued

2025-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2412.00 · Current $1206.00 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) Private residence located at 649B Leather Street, Buford, GA 30518, Back side of the structure: On or about 03/17/2025, the employer exposed employees to severe laceration/amputations hazards while operating a chainsaw, in that protective leg covering were not provided while engaged in tree felling operations.   b) Private residence located at 649B Leather Street, Buford, GA 30518, Back side of structure: On or about 03/17/2025, the employer exposed to potential hearing loss while operating chainsaws and chipper equipment, in that hearing protection was not provided to employees engaged in tree felling operations.

Issued

2025-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1809.00 · Current $905.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) Private residence located at 649B Leather Street, Buford, GA 30518, Back side of structure: On or about 03/17/2025, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards while operating chainsaws and chipper equipment, in that protective eyewear eye was not provided to employees during tree felling operations.

Issued

2025-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3618.00 · Current $1809.00 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) Private residence located at 649B Leather Street, Buford, GA 30518, Back side of structure: On or about 03/17/2025, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards during tree felling operations, in that head protection was not provided to employees working directly below tree felling operations.