OSHA Inspection: SITE, INC.

Issued

Sep 18, 2000

Abate by

Sep 21, 2000

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
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.