BOYNTON BEACH, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Port Saint Lucie tree service contractor for allegedly exposing workers to crushed-by hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries while operating a woodchipper at a Boynton Beach worksite in January 2025.
Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Carlton’s Tree Service Inc. with a serious violation. To address the violation, the employer will pay $16,550 in penalties and take actions to amend the hazard.
Learn more about OSHA, including safe work practices when operating a chipper machine. Employers may contact the agency for information about OSHA’s compliance assistance resources and for free help on complying with OSHA standards.
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