Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19600008 A Agency responsibilities.
Inspection Nr: 583638.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 03/06/2013 6
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 02/28/2013
Final Order: 10/17/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/24/2015 | $0.00 | 03/06/2013 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | D: Govt Dismissed | 10/17/2014 | $0.00 | 03/06/2013 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2013 | $0.00 | 03/06/2013 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1960.8(a): The head of each agency did not furnish to each employee employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm from falling hazard trees: a) On or about August 11 and 12, 2012, Agency employees engaged in wildland firefighting were exposed to being struck-by hazard trees while constructing fireline on steep and densely wooded slopes. A significant number of hazard trees had already fallen in the areas where they were working during the first two days of fire activity. Standing hazard trees consisted of snags, burned or burning trees, and/or old growth cedar with a known propensity for center rot and a shallow root system, as found in the Steep Creek riparian area. Helicopter operations were also occurring and there was the potential for trees to domino where crew members were within 1 to 2 tree lengths of the hazard trees. Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent 1960.8(a) which was contained in OSHA inspection 312391188, Citation 01, Item 004(a), and was affirmed as a final order on 2/23/2010 with respect to a workplace located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, OR.
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