Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306102187
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/16/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/21/2004
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/12/2004 | $2,500.00 | 09/21/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/16/2004 | $2,500.00 | 09/21/2004 | 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 while working in a vertical mast lift without the midrail chain in place. (a) Location - 51 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA On or about 06/25/2004, an employee working from a vertical mast lift was not protected from falling by means of a chain midrail. Among other means, feasible means of abatement would be to: 1) Follow the manufacturers instructions and chain or close access gates.