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Standard Cited: 600002 A03 Safety and Health Programs
Inspection Nr: 316265925
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/04/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/04/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0951510
Contest Date: 02/14/2013
Final Order: 09/28/2013
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/28/2013 | $1,500.00 | 10/04/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/04/2013 | $5,500.00 | 02/21/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because: A tree trimmer who was working under the employer's direct supervision fell 50-60 feet and sustained fatal injuries. Following evidence indicates that the employer did not fulfill his responsibility to provide safe work places and practices by elimination or reduction of existing or potential hazards: 1. No job briefing was conducted as required by ANSI Z133.1-2006, 3.1.4. 2. The victim was not secured as required by ANSI Z133.1-2006, 8.1.19. 3. Tails of two of three fisherman's loop knots were less than 1/2 inch long, which was significantly shorter than that recommended by industry guidelines. HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every employer shall provide safe work places and practices by elimination or reduction of existing or potential hazards. Elimination of existing or potential hazards by design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is preferred because it eliminates the need for further employee protection. When elimination is not feasible, reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable levels, using methods such as engineering or administrative controls, isolation, or guarding, shall be promptly used. When these methods are inadequately reach acceptable levels, personal protective equipment shall be provided and use." Location: Job site at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort (Area by the Super Pool) References 1. ANSI Z133.1-2006, 3.1.4 states "A job briefing shall be performed by the qualified arborist in charge before the start of each job. The briefing shall be communicated to all affected workers. An employee working alone need not conduct a job briefing. However, the employer shall ensure that the tasks are being performed as if a briefing were required." 2. ANSI Z133.1-2006, 8.1.19 states "The arborist shall be secured while ascending the tree. The arborist shall be tied in once the work begins and shall be tied in until the work is completed and he or she has returned to the ground. The arborist shall be secured when repositioning the climbing line." 3. According to industry expert arborists, recommended tail lengths very from 2 to 6 inches long or 5 to 10 times the rope diameter.