Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1693358.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,156.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/31/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/31/2023 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/2023 | $5,156.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):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 fall hazards: Location: Jobsite- 780 West Main St, Avon, MA On August 23, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 13 feet while using a ladder platform shingle hoist to access the roof. The hoist was not designed to be used in place of a ladder and was not equally supported as it rested against the gable end of the house and the materials hoist side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed: