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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1775778.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/28/2025 2
Initial Penalty: $6,620.00
Current Penalty: $6,620.00
Issuance Date: 02/03/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/20/2025
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/20/2025 | $6,620.00 | 02/28/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/03/2025 | $6,620.00 | 02/28/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards due to the lack of an escape/retreat path during tree felling operations. Location: 16 Chipman Drive Cheshire, CT On or about September 16, 2024, the employer did not ensure that an escape/retreat path was designated and kept clear of obstructions so that employees felling tree trunks had an unimpeded means of egress in case emergency retreat was necessary. An employee was struck and killed when an approximately 16-foot, 8-inch-long tree trunk, with a diameter of approximately 19 inches fell on him. A second employee was exposed to the same struck-by/crushing hazards.