Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100135 A01 Head protection.
Inspection Nr: 920146.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/06/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $700.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2014
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date: 03/20/2014
Final Order: 03/31/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/02/2014 | $2,000.00 | 02/06/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/31/2014 | $700.00 | 02/06/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2014 | $2,000.00 | 02/06/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects: A.) Thomas Tree Care Professionals, 614 South Walnut Street, Sharpsville, PA 16150, on or about July 11, 2013 and times prior thereto: Employees were performing arborist ground duties, including, but not limited to, acting as rope anchors, cleaning up tree debris, and operating the chipper. Employees were not wearing head protection when potentially exposed to falling objects. Potential sources of falling objects included but were not limited to falling tree debris.
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