OSHA Inspection: TOTAL HOME LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE AND POWER WASHING, INC

Issued

2026-05-07

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $3405 · Current $2043 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) On or about March 11, 2026, and days prior, at jobsite coordinates 26.06535 N, 80.18549 W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, employees were exposed to cut and laceration hazards when using a chainsaw to trim trees without the use of cut-resistant leg protection.

Issued

2026-05-07

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $3405 · Current $2043 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:   a) On or about March 11, 2026, and days prior, at jobsite coordinates 26.06535 N, 80.18549 W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, the employer did not verify by written certification the hazard assessment to select and ensure employees were using PPE such as safety glasses, helmets, and gloves when trimming palm fronds.

Issued

2026-05-07

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $3405 · Current $2043 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, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) On or about March 11, 2026, and days prior, at jobsite coordinates 26.06535 N, 80.18549 W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, employees were exposed to eye injuries due to flying projectiles when trimming trees without the use of eye protection.

Issued

2026-05-07

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $3405 · Current $2043 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 11, 2026, and days prior, at jobsite coordinates 26.06535 N, 80.18549 W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, employees were exposed to struck-by overhead hazards while trimming trees without wearing head protection.

Issued

2026-05-07

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $3405 · Current $2043 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) On or about March 11, 2026, and days prior, at jobsite coordinates 26.06535 N, 80.18549 W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, employees were exposed to cut and laceration hazards while trimming trees without the use of hand protection.

Issued

2026-05-07

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $1702 · Current $1021 Reduced

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 March 11, 2026, and days prior, at jobsite coordinates 26.06535 N, 80.18549 W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, 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 for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, gasoline while trimming trees using a gas-powered chainsaw.

Issued

2026-05-07

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 March 11, 2026, and days prior, at jobsite coordinates 26.06535 N, 80.18549 W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, 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 areas for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, gasoline while trimming trees using a gas-powered chainsaw.