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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306099946
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 05/26/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/02/2004
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 | 06/25/2004 | 06/02/2004 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/26/2004 | $4,000.00 | 06/02/2004 | 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 the hazard of falling: (a) Location - Library at 19 Crescent Street, Stow, MA: On or about 01/20/2004, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling from a ladder while lashing cables. Among other methods, feasible means of abatement would be to: 1. Thoroughly inspect attachment points for ladders and assess load capabilities. 2. Properly train employees on tie off points for fall protection equipment.