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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 310679378
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 07/16/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/02/2007
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 08/07/2007
Final Order: 11/21/2007
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/21/2007 | 08/02/2007 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2007 | $2,500.00 | 08/02/2007 | 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 from elevation: a) Location - 83 Foster Street, Lowell, MA: On or about February 1, 2007, an employee was using a fiberglass extension ladder on an unlevel road surface and fell approximately 12 feet, sustaining serious injuries. Among other means, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement to reduce the hazard is the use of ladder side rail levelers.