Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: a) Placid Drive, Schenectady, NY - On or about May 4, 2016, employees were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating chainsaws during tree removal. Employees did not wear leg protection while trimming branches. b) Church Road, Schenectady, NY - On or about May 4, 2016, employees were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating chainsaws during tree removal. Employees did not wear leg protection while trimming branches. c) Salvia Lane, Schenectady, NY - On or about May 4, 2016, employees were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating chainsaws during tree removal. Employees did not wear leg protection while trimming branches.