OSHA Inspection: FIRE DEPARTMENT TOWN SHELBURNE

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

General-duty citation text

Vermont 21 VSA Title 23, Chapter 3, Sub-chapter5, Section 223
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 crushing hazards:
Garage doors: The two Firehouse overhead garage doors did not
have a safety device edge, door stop sensors and proper signage.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to hire a professional to install the
safety devices and conduct periodic inspections of the devices.
LOCATION: Fire Department, Station
VIOLATION: On August 22, 2012, CSHO noted the Shelburne Fire
Department overhead doors were not equiped with a safety reverse
device, safety edge and warning signs.