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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303391577
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 12/03/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/22/2002
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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 | 01/24/2002 | $750.00 | 01/22/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/03/2001 | $1,500.00 | 01/22/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
The following item, as described in the attached citation, is amended as follows. Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall and/or struck by hazards: a) Private residence: 608 Oak Drive, Cherry Hill N.J. - Employees working in a tree removal operations were exposed to fall and struck by hazards in that job briefings were not conducted by a qualified person before the start of the job. On or about 06/04/01. b) Private residence, 608 Oak Drive, Cherry Hill N.J. - Employees working in a tree removal operations were exposed to fall and struck by hazards in that proper tree assessments were not conducted before beginning any tree removal operation. On or about 06/04/01. Among other methods, feasible and reasonable abatement methods to correct this hazard are to develop a policy that follows all the recommendations as outlined in the American National Standard Institute's standard, Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining, and Removing Trees, and Cutting Brush - Safety Requirements (ANSI Z133.1 Revision 2000). These requirements include, but are not limited to: 1) A job briefing shall be performed by a qualified arborist in charge before the start of each job. 2) Before beginning any tree removal operation, the chain saw operator and/or crew leader shall carefully consider the following conditions in the planning process to address tree and site factors and shall take appropriate actions to ensure a safe removal: a) Decayed or weak spots throughout the tree (be aware of additional hazards if these conditions exist in the hinge area) and b) When necessary to shorten and/or remove branches before dropping the tree, the arborist shall attempt to determine if the tree can withstand the strain of lowering procedures. If not, other means of removing the tree shall be considered. 3) A visual hazard assessment including the root collar shall be performed prior to climbing, entering or performing any work in the tree. NOTE:ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM. See page 2,"Notification of Corrective Action" for instructions.