OSHA Inspection: LYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards from vehicular traffic:    (a) Location - Charter Way, Billerica, MA:  On or about 3/28/14, the employer failed to require the use of traffic control devices while employees performed maintenance tasks among moving vehicles.    Among other means, one acceptable method to abate this hazard is to provide and require the use of traffic control devices to protect employees while performing maintenance activities including consideration of the following: Traffic cones, traffic directional, caution tape, physical barriers, and personal spotter.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) Location - Managers office:  On or about 4/28/14, the employer failed to ensure the unused openings in electrical panels, cabinets, and motor control centers were effectively closed.