OSHA Inspection: EASTERN PLUMBING AND HEATING

Issued

Sep 9, 2003

Abate by

Sep 12, 2003

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 falling while climbing out of and into a
scissor lift while the lift
was elevated.
(a) Location - 45 Crosby Drive, Bedford, Ma:
On or about 08/21/2003, an employee was exposed to the hazard of falling
while
climbing out of and into a scissor lift while it was elevated.
Among other means, feasible means of abatement would be to read and follow
the
manufacturer's operational manual in which it states "do not climb in and
out of the lift
while the lift is elevated".

Issued

Sep 9, 2003

Abate by

Sep 12, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500