Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.266(h)(1)(vi): Each danger tree was not felled, removed or avoided. Each danger tree, including lodged trees and snags, was not felled or removed using mechanical or other techniques that minimize employee exposure before work is commenced in the area of the danger tree. Danger trees were not felled or removed, danger trees were not marked, and work was conducted within two tree lengths of the danger tree and the employer did not demonstrate that a shorter distance will not create a hazard for an employee. a) On or about September 1, 2017, and at times prior thereto, work was conducted within the fall radius of a hazard tree. A sawyer was working on a felled tree approximately 50 feet from the base of an approximately 75 feet tall, 20 to 22 inches diameter, standing hazard tree that had already had the facecut (notch) and backcut made but had not fallen. NOTE: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.