Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 113546261
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/21/2000 I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/18/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
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 are exposed to the hazard of being crushed by a Kobelco Crawler SK200 excavator: (a) Location - Jobsite, 251-A Waltham St., Lexington, MA: On or about 7/18/00, an employee was exposed to being struck by a Kobelco Crawler SK200 excavator being operated in close proximity to employee and foundation walls. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Ensure that all operators of Kobelco Crawler SK200 excavators have received training on the safe use and operation of the equipment. 2. Ensure that the operator check to ensure that all paths of travel are clear of personnel.
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