OSHA Inspection: NORTHERN TREE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13240.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard.  Location - Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA:  On or about 3/4/26, the employer did not provide fall protection training to an employee who was exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13240.00 · Current $10000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(vii): Outriggers were not used and positioned on pads or a solid surface:  Location - Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA:  On or about 3/4/26, a vehicle-mounted elevating / rotating aerial device was used without the outriggers placed on pads or a solid surface.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9458.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18):  The employer did not ensure that personal fall protection systems are inspected before initial use during each work shift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components are removed from service.  Location - Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA:  On or about 3/4/26, the absorbing device on a personal fall arrest lanyard was covered with black tape prohibiting complete inspections before each work shift.