OSHA Inspection: TREE TECHNOLOGY & LANDSCAPE CO INC

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1488.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA:  A hearing conservation program was not fully implemented for workers exposed to noise in excess of the 85 dBA action level during tree work operations. On 5-7-14, a worker was exposed to an 8 hour time weighted average noise level of 87.5(equivalent dose of 71.6%) during chain saw and chipper operations.   A hearing conservation program shall include   1. Noise monitoring  2. Baseline and annual audiometric testing  3. Offering hearing protection  4. Training program and posting of the standard 1910.95 in the workplace.

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2023.00 · Current $1012.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  Shop: The power strip used to power vending machine and water cooler was not grounded due to an open ground.

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer:  Mechanic: Not all workers had not received the required training on the new labeling and safety data sheet standards where mechanic chemical products.