OSHA Inspection: ROBERT FITZGERALD

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 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 or crushing hazards during truck crane operations associated with tree trimming/removal activities.   a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA:  On or July 22, 2014, the operator was not adequately trained in the safe operation of the truck crane. During tree removal activities the crane (Terex Model BT4792) was overloaded and operated forward of the outrigger, causing the truck crane to tip over.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(3): 29 CFR 1910.180(d)(3): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(2)(i) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard:  a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA:  On or about July 22, 2014, the employer was not conducting required daily and monthly inspections of the Terex truck crane, Model BT4792, SN 49003001008.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard: a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA: On or about July 22, 2014, the Terex truck crane, Model BT4792, SN 49003001008, was last inspected February 2, 2013.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(5)(i): 29 CFR 1910.180(d)(5)(i):  A crane which was idle for a period of one month or more, but less than 6 months, was not given an inspection conforming with requirements of paragraph (d)(3) of this section and paragraph (g)(2)(ii) before being placed in service:  a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA: On or about July 22, 2014, the employer did not conduct required inspections of the Terex truck crane, Model BT4792, SN 49003001008 after it was idle for several months.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(g)(1): Monthly, dated and signed inspection reports on rope condition (performed by an appointed or authorized person) for truck crane(s) were not readily available: a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA: On or about July 22, 2014, the employer did not conduct required rope inspections of the Terex truck crane, Model BT4792, SN 49003001008 used for tree trimming/removal operations.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(h)(3)(ix)(a): 29 CFR 1910.180(h)(3)(ix)(a):  Wood blocks used to support outriggers were not strong enough to prevent crushing:  a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA:  On or about July 22, 2014, the wood supports for the outriggers of the Telex RO truck crane, Model BT4792, sn 49003001008 were damaged/crushed pieces of plywood.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(h)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that the crane was not loaded beyond the rated load capacity:  a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA:  On or about July 22, 2014, the employer overloaded the crane approximately twice is rated capacity while lifting a section of hardwood tree, causing the truck crane to tip over.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(h)(3)(iii)(a): 29 CFR 1910.180(h)(3)(iii)(a):  During hoisting care was not taken to ensure there was no sudden acceleration or decelerations of the moving load:  a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA:  On or about July 22, 2014, the Terex Crane, model BT4792, sn 49003001008, was pre-loaded with tension during tree trunk cutting which caused to load (tree) and crane boom to suddenly accelerate upward, contributing to instability of the crane and its tipping over.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(h)(3)(vii): On truck-mounted cranes, loads were lifted over the front area, where it was not approved by the manufacturer:  a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA:  On or about July 22, 2014, the employer lifted loads (tree sections)  forward of the forward outrigger(s) of the Terex crane, model BT4792, sn 49003001008, not allowed by the manufacturer during the truck configuration.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(iii)(A): Vehicles or mechanical equipment capable of having parts of their structures elevated near energized overhead lines were not operated so that a clearance of 10 feet (305 cm) was maintained:  a) Location - 235 Lakeshore Drive, Marlborough, MA:  On or about July 22, 2014, the was operating the Terex crane, model BT4792, SN 49003001008 within 10 feet of the overhead 8,000 volt and 240 volt energized electrical service lines while removing trees.