OSHA Inspection: COMMERCIAL INSULATORS

Issued

Dec 31, 2002

Abate by

Jan 6, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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:
(a) Location - Jobsite, 600 River Street, Haverhill, MA:
On or about 12/10/02, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 20 feet
while climbing
over the guard rails of the Shaughnessy Scissors Lift, serial no. 32461,
onto the sign
band of the exterior of the building.
Among other methods feasible and acceptable to correct this hazard
includes, but not
limited to:
a.  Read and follow the manufacturer's operations manual guidelines for
safe use of the
scissors lift.
b.  Ensure that the gate provided within the guardrail system is utilized.

Issued

Dec 31, 2002

Abate by

Jan 6, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced