OSHA Inspection: WHITE MOUNTAIN CABLE CONSTRUCTION L.L.C.

Issued

May 26, 2004

Abate by

Jun 2, 2004

Penalty

Initial $4,000

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:
(a) Location - Library at 19 Crescent Street, Stow, MA:
On or about 01/20/2004, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling
from a ladder
while lashing cables.
Among other methods, feasible means of abatement would be to:
1. Thoroughly inspect attachment points for ladders and assess load
capabilities.
2. Properly train employees on tie off points for fall protection
equipment.