OSHA Inspection: STEVE BOTT LOGGING LLC

Issued

2024-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(1)(vi):Each danger tree, including lodged trees and snags, were not felled or removed using mechanical or other techniques that minimize employee exposure before work is commenced in the area of the danger tree:  a) On or about 10/10/2023, In the woods, Near CR28 Long Eddy, NY:  Employees performing manual felling operations had not removed or avoided danger trees such as standing dead trees, lodged trees, and snags, prior to felling.

Issued

2024-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(2)(v): The undercut was not of a size so the tree would not split and would fall in the intended direction:   a) On or about 10/10/2023, In the woods, Near CR28 Long Eddy, NY:  Employees performing manual felling operations were placing undercuts on trees which resulted in bypass at the apex of the notch.  The bypass prevented directional felling.

Issued

2024-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(2)(vi): A backcut did not leave sufficient hinge wood to hold the tree to the stump during most of its fall:     a) On or about 10/10/2023, In the woods, Near CR28 Long Eddy, NY:  Employees performing manual felling operations were not leaving sufficient hinge wood.

Issued

2024-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(h)(2)(vii): The back cut was not above the level of the horizontal face cut in order to provide an adequate platform to prevent kickback.   a) On or about 10/10/2023, In the woods, Near CR28 Long Eddy, NY:  Employees performing manual felling operations were not placing back cuts above the elevation of the horizontal face cut.

Issued

2024-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $2074.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(i)(10)(i): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (i) of this section by preparing a written certification record containing the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature   a) On or about 10/10/2023, In the woods, Near CR28 Long Eddy, NY:  Employer had not prepared a written certification record of employee training.      Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2024-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(i)(10)(ii): The most recent training certifications were not maintained.   a) On or about 10/10/2023, In the woods, Near CR28 Long Eddy, NY:  Employer had not maintained any employee training certifications.      Abatement certification is required for this item