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Apply on-line now for Colorado Firecamp's upcoming S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws classes:
Cost: $700 includes tuition, meals & lodging.What to Bring to ClassJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)MTDC Chain Saw TrainingFelling Boss TrainingLittle Grass Valley Tree Felling Accident FLA — August, 2009Freeman Reservoir tree felling fatality, 72-hour report & OSHA citation — June, 2009Storm Mountain Ranch tree felling accident, OSHA citation — May, 2009Andrew Palmer Fatality, Dutch Creek Incident, — June, 2008
Volusia County Tree Felling Fatality —
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Citation 1 Item 1 Type of Violation: Serious1910.266 (d)(6)(ii) Work areas shall be assigned so that trees cannot fall into an adjacent occupied work area. The distance between adjacent occupied work areas shall be at least two tree lengths of the trees being felled. The distance between adjacent occupied work areas shall reflect the degree of slope, the density of the growth, the height of the trees, the soil structure and other hazards reasonably anticipated at that work site. A distance of greater than two tree lengths shall be maintained between adjacent occupied work areas on any slope where rolling or sliding of trees or logs is reasonably foreseeable.
Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").
Citation 1 Item 2 Type of Violation: Serious1910.266 (e)(2)(x) Prior to felling any tree, the chain-saw operator shall clear away brush or other potential obstacles which might interfere with cutting the tree or using the retreat path.
Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").
Citation 1 Item 3 Type of Violation: Serious1910.266 (h)(1)(ii) The immediate supervisor shall be consulted when unfamiliar or unusually hazardous conditions necessitate the supervisor's approval before cutting is commenced.
Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").
Citation 1 Item 4 Type of Violation: Serious1910.266 (h)(2)(ii) Before each tree is felled, conditions such as, but not limited to, snow and ice accumulation, the wind, the lean of tree, dead limbs, and the location of other trees, shall be evaluated by the feller and precautions taken so a hazard is not created for an employee.
Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").
Citation 1 Item 5 Type of Violation: Serious1910.266 (i)(3) The employer shall provide training for each employee, including supervisors, at no cost to the employee. Each employee must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:
Note: At a minimum, training shall consist of the following elements:
Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").
Citation 1 Item 6 Type of Violation: Serious1910.266 (i)(7)(i) The employer shall assure that each employee, including supervisors receives or has received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B.
Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").
Summary of Penalties for Inspection Number 311912299
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Citation 1, Serious | = $ 5075.00 |
TOTAL PROPOSED PENALTIES | = $ 5075.00 |
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