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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303824346
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 01/06/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/24/2003
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 | 01/22/2003 | $500.00 | 02/24/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/06/2003 | $1,500.00 | 02/24/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 the hazard of being crushed while loading/unloading refuse from a trash truck: (a) Location - 49 Stony Brook Rd., Westford, MA: On or about 08/28/02, employees were exposed to crushing injuries during the loading/removal of refuse from the trash truck while the compactor equipment was in use. Among other feasible methods of abatement, one acceptable method to correct the hazard is: 1. Develop and implement a written policy for the operation of Leach and other refuse trucks, while loading or removing refuse from the truck. 2. Train employees on the safe operating procedures for the compaction equipment used on the trash trucks, as recommended by the manufacturer. 3. Ensure, on a daily basis, that all compaction equipment is operating according to manufacturer's recommendations.