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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 113549273
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 11/24/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/28/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/17/2003 | $1,500.00 | 11/28/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/24/2003 | $2,000.00 | 11/28/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 hazards while using the boom of an aerial lift to fell trees: (a) Location - Jobsite, 352 Great Road, Acton, MA: On 9/9/03, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of 20 feet while using the boom and hydraulics of an aerial lift to fell a tree. Among other methods feasible and acceptable to correct this hazard includes, but is not limited to: a. Use proper felling procedures when making the final cut on a tree. b. Ensure that all employees are trained to follow the manufacture's guidelines on the proper use of the aerial lift.