OSHA Inspection: BEACON TOWER SERVICE INC.

Issued

Aug 23, 1999

Abate by

Aug 26, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

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 crushed:
(a) Location - 800 South St., Waltham, MA:
On or about 6/16/99, an employee was exposed to and received serious
crushing injuries
when a radio tower, 300 feet high, weighing 14,000 lbs., was raised off
its cement pad
approximately 20 inches with two 10 ton hydraulic jacks to replace the
damaged base
insulator while an employee was cleaning underneath.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable to correct this hazard
include, but are not
limited to the following:
a. Utilize a long handle brush so as bit to have any body parts under the
load.
b. Follow manufacturer's recommendation (safety information) to block
raised loads.