OSHA Inspection: ROBERT J. CARMODY DBA B.B.S TREE EXPERTS

Issued

Sep 5, 2000

Abate by

Sep 11, 2000

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 the dump
body vehicle was not equipped with a support to prevent the dump body from
being accidentally
lowered while work is in progress beneath the raised body. One method
among other feasible
methods to correct the condition is to have a positive means of support
installed on the vehicle,
and in use, prior to or to allow work to proceed.
Jobsite: 556 Elm Street, Kingston, Massachusetts, 02364
On or about August 8, 2000, an employee was seriously injured while
working beneath
the elevated dump body of a 1993 GMC one (1) ton truck, MA Reg. # E68532,
where
the vehicle was not equipped with a positive means of support, permenantly
attached to
the vehicle, and capable of being locked in position to prevent the
accidental
lowering
of the dump body while maintenance or inspection work is performed.
"ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM".