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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph

Inspection Nr: 310679469

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: I

Initial Penalty: $1,500.00

Current Penalty: $1,500.00

Issuance Date: 04/13/2007

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 5

Abatement Date: 04/18/2007

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0134000

Contest Date:

Final Order:

Related Event Code (REC): C

Emphasis:



Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING

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 struck by an improperly rigged drill rack used in conjunction with a Caterpillar 315C excavator: (a) Location - Doak Drive, Chelmsford, MA: On or about 12/19/2006, employees were exposed to being struck by a drill rack that was improperly attached to the excavator. Among other methods, feasible means of abatement include (1) Utilize lifting bar that is provided with the linkage to lift objects per the Caterpillar Manufacturers Manual. (2) Instruct employees to stay clear while lifting objects adjacent to employees.

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