OSHA Inspection: GASTON TREE DEBRIS RECYCLING, L.L.C.

Issued

2026-04-01

Abate by

2026-05-18

Penalty

Initial $12769 · Current $6385 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 (PPE).  a) On or about March 10, 2026, at the jobsite: employees were exposed to struck by and eye injury hazards, in that, a workplace hazard assessment had not been performed.

Issued

2026-04-01

Penalty

Initial $12769 · Current $2554 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  a) On or about March 10, 2026, at the jobsite: employees were exposed to eye injury hazards when operating the Brandon Grapple Truck (Model 24-93-93) knuckle boom crane to pick up landscaping debris without the use of safety glasses.

Issued

2026-04-01

Penalty

Initial $15322 · Current $3831 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) On or about March 10, 2026, at the jobsite: employees were exposed to struck by hazards when operating the Brandon Grapple Truck (Model 24-93-93) knuckle boom crane to pick up landscaping debris without the use of head protection.

Issued

2026-04-01

Abate by

2026-05-18

Penalty

Initial $15322 · Current $15322

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.180(d)(6): Monthly, dated and signed inspection records and reports for truck crane(s) were not provided for critical items such as (but not limited to) brakes, crane hooks and ropes:  a) On or about March 10, 2026, at the jobsite: employees were exposed struck by hazards in that, the Brandon Grapple truck knuckle boom crane (Model #24-93-93 Serial #BDR-A9-41012) was being operated to pick up landscaping debris and monthly, dated and signed inspection records were not provided.