OSHA Inspection: LEMON LIME LANDSCAPING, LLC

Issued

2025-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $16550.00

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 not protected from the hazard of high heat while performing job duties.  a) On or about and at times prior to June 09, 2025, at 16224 Opal Creek Drive, Weston FL 33331, employees were exposed to high heat from direct sunlight while performing landscaping operations for three hours. The calculated Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) ranged from 26? to 31? (80? to 97?), with a heat index reaching up to 99 degrees Fahrenheit during this period. The employees were engaged in moderate manual labor while wearing sun hats, long sleeves, and long pants. Such prolonged exposure to these conditions significantly increases the risk of serious heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Issued

2025-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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:  a) On or about June 09, 2025, at 16224 Opal Creek Drive, Weston FL 33331, the employer did not implement at the workplace a written hazard communication program for employees using hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, carbon monoxide exhaust, fuel and lubricant used in lawn care equipment, exposing employees to eye, skin and respiratory irritations.

Issued

2025-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) On or about June 09, 2025, at 16224 Opal Creek Drive, Weston FL 33331, the employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift for employees using hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, fuel and lubricant used in lawn care equipment, and carbon monoxide exhaust, exposing employees to eye, skin and respiratory irritations.