OSHA Inspection: C.R.C. COMPANY INCORPORATED

Issued

Aug 22, 2000

Abate by

Sep 1, 2000

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 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: being struck by vehicular traffic while walking throughout the
jobsite, working and
accessing their work zones. Among other methods, one feasible and
acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to ensure that the traffic management plans and general
notes, specifically drawing
C-555, C-561, C-550 and the referenced Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD)
and the  Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD) standard specifications
are adhered to.
Location:Central Artery Contract C09A7, Dorchester Avenue.
The following is a list of feasible abatement methods including but not
limited to
traffic control devices and access to work areas:
a) Maintain temporary barriers along the east side of USPS roadway to
provide
protection for employees from vehicular traffic.
b) Equip temporary barriers with Type A and C warning lights.
c) Install Type III Portable breakaway barriers with R5-10c signs at two
specified
locations, west side south bound and east side north bound on Dorchester
Ave.
d) At the wheel wash location, install type A flashers on the concrete
barriers and
remove the fencing and sign attached to the top of the barrier.
e) Install the lane widths at the "S" curve at 16 feet wide per drawing
C-561.
f) Maintain the road markings properly so that they are visible.
g) Provide safe access at the north end of the sidewalk on east side of
Dorchester
Avenue to the trailer and staging area so that employees are not diverted
into
traffic.
h) Alter the existing access provided on the east end of the trailers so
it does not
lead employees to either walk over the wheel wash or walk in the street
along the
jersey barriers which exposed them to being struck by vehicular traffic
while
coming or going to their work zones.
i) Pin the jersey barriers together to minimize displacement.
"ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM".

Issued

Aug 22, 2000

Abate by

Sep 1, 2000

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 2000

Abate by

Aug 28, 2000

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced