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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309777308
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 07/21/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/27/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2006 | $750.00 | 07/27/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/21/2006 | $1,500.00 | 07/26/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards: (a) Location - 30 Bellevue Road, Arlington, MA: On or about 03/22/06, employees were exposed to a crushing hazard while using a crane with the Anti-two Block, and Load Moment Indicator safety devices inoperable. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable, to correct this hazard, include but not limited to: a) Follow manufacturers operators manual in safe use of the crane. b) Follow and utilize the ANSI/ISA Z133.1-2000 standard in crane inspection and safety measures prior to lifting employees by the crane.ees