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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1516947.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,096.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/22/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/03/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/08/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/08/2021 | $3,000.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/22/2021 | $4,096.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The Employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees that were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards during tree removal work operations. Worksite: On or about February 26, 2021 while in the process of removing multiple trees at 293 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT an employee of Walter & Son's Tree Service, Inc. was struck by a tree that was being felled. The employee was sustained fatal head trauma injuries as a result of the incident.