PORTSMOUTH, NH —
OSHA Inspection: TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC. in 51 ISLINGTON STREET, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801 (NAICS 238130). OSHA activity number 330293200.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC.
- Site address
- 51 ISLINGTON STREET
- City
- PORTSMOUTH
- State
- NH
- ZIP
- 03801
- Mailing
- 3 CHARLTON STREET UNIT B1, EVERETT, MA 02149
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238130
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
16 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.25 A
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.25(a): The employer does not ensure during the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, that debris was kept clear from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures. This violation was observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at, 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: employees were allowed to work on the fifth floor work area that was not kept clear of construction debris. To abate this violation the employer must ensure daily housekeeping task are performed.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $4400
- — C (S) $4400
- — Z (S) $4400
1926.102 A01
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $5,500
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer does not ensure eye and face protective equipment are used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents. This violation was observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at, 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: employees were not using eye protection while operating pneumatic nail guns and skill saws. To abate this violation the employer must ensure the employees are supplied and use the eye or face protection.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $5500
- — C (S) $5500
- — Z (S) $5500
1926.451 B01
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): The employer does not ensure each platform on all working levels of scaffolds are fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports. This violation was observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: employees were allowed to work from tubular welded scaffolding was not fully planked. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all of its employees work from fully planked platforms on the tubular welded scaffolding and trained in the recognition of hazards while working on scaffolding.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1926.451 C02
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $5,500
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): The employer does not ensure supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, or uprights bear on base plates, mud sills or other adequate firm foundation. This violation was observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: employees were allowed to work from three scaffolding towers that were not bearing on base plates. To abate this violation the employer must install base plates on the scaffolding.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $5500
- — C (S) $5500
- — Z (S) $5500
1926.451 E01
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): The employer does not ensure when scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface were used. This violation was observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801. The employees were working from a, 17 foot high tubular welded scaffolding that did not have adequate access. To abate this violation the employer must ensure a ladder or stair tower is installed for access.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1926.451 F03
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): The employer does not ensure scaffolds and scaffold components were inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity. This violation was observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: employees were working on a tubular welded scaffolding that was not inspected by a competent person. To abate this violation the employer must ensure a trained competent person inspects the scaffolding daily.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1926.501 B04 II
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): The employer does not ensure each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers. This violation was observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: employees were working near floor holes that were not protected. To abate this violation the employer must ensure floor holes are properly covered, labeled and secured.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $4400
- — C (S) $4400
- — Z (S) $4400
1926.1053 B09
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $5,500
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The employer does not ensure the area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was kept clear. This violation was observed on 04/28/11 at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: Construction debris and electrical cords were placed at the bottom of the ladder. To abate this violation the employer must ensure the area at the top/bottom of a ladder is clear of debris.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $5500
- — C (S) $5500
- — Z (S) $5500
1926.1053 B13
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The employer does not ensure the top or step of a stepladder is not used as a step. This violation was observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: employees used the top step of the 6 foot step ladder to access the sixth floor. To abate this violation the employer must ensure employees do not use the top step of a step ladder.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.404 F06
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $6,600 · Current $6,600
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The employer does not ensure path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures were permanent and continuous. This violation was most recently observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: Employees were exposed to electric shock and burns while using electrical extension cords without ground pins. To abate this violation the employer must ensure electrical cords are inspected daily for ground pins. Prior violations referred to include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard which was contained in Twin Pines Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 312995244, Serious Citation Number 01, Item Number 001, issued on 03/26/2009, with a final order date of 04/15/09, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Partridge Lane, Salisbury, MA, 01952.
Recent events (3)
- — R (R) $6600
- — C (R) $6600
- — Z (R) $6600
1926.451 G01
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $15,400 · Current $15,400
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): The employer does not ensure each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level were protected from falling to that lower level. This violation was most recently observed on 04/28/11 at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: employees were working on a 17 foot high scaffolding without fall protection. Prior violations referred to include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in Teles Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 311241079, Serious Citation Number 01, Item Number 003, issued on 08/10/2007, wit a final order date of 08/27/07, with respect to a workplace located at Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME, 04070.
Recent events (3)
- — R (R) $15400
- — C (R) $15400
- — Z (R) $15400
1926.501 B01
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): The employer does not ensure each employee working on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level were protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. This violation was most recently observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at, 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: (A) Employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 57 feet due to no fall protection while walking the top plate of the fifth floor roof dormer. (B) Employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 45 feet due to an inadequate guardrail on the fifth floor edge. (C) Employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 57 feet while working on the sixth floor without fall protection. (D) Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of up 23 feet 6 inches while a balcony opening had an in-adequate guardrail. (E) Employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 12 feet due to the steel cable guardrail system not being maintained. Prior violations referred to include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard which was contained in: Twin Pines Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 312995244, Serious Citation Number 01, Item Number 004, issued on 03/26/09, with a final order date of 04/15/09, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Partridge Lane, Salisbury, MA, 01952. Teles Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 314072778, Repeat Citation Number 02, Item Number 001, issued on 03/22/10, with a final order date of 07/07/10, with respect to a workplace located at Sunset Drive, Newbury, MA, 01951. Teles Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 313795544, Repeat Citation Number 02, Item Number 001, issued on 03/09/10, with a final order date of 07/27/10, with respect to a workplace located at 41-45 Montebello Road, Boston, MA, 02130. Teles Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 312338189, Repeat Citation Number 02, Item Number 001, issued on 08/26/08, with a final order date of 05/17/10, with respect to a workplace located at 7373 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI, 02852. Teles Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 310160304, Serious Citation Number 01, Item Number 001, issued on 04/10/08, with a final order date of 06/04/08, with respect to a workplace located at 301 Church Street, South Kingstown, RI, 02892.
Recent events (3)
- — R (R) $70000
- — C (R) $70000
- — Z (R) $70000
1926.1053 B01
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $38,500 · Current $38,500
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): The employer does not ensure ladder side rails extend to at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access and the ladder was not secured at its top. This violation was most recently observed on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, when: employees were using a 6 foot step ladder to access a 10 foot high surface. Prior violations referred to include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in: Teles Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 314072778, Repeat Citation Number 02, Item Number 002, issued on 03/22/10, with a final order date of 07/07/10, with respect to a workplace located at Sunset Drive, Newbury, MA, 01951. Teles Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 313795544, Repeat Citation Number 02, Item Number 002, issued on 03/03/10, with a final order date of 05/17/10, with respect to a workplace located at 41-45 Montebello Road, Boston, MA, 02130. Teles Construction Inc., OSHA Inspection Number 312338189, Serious Citation Number 1, Item Number 001, issued on 08/26/08, with a final order date of 07/27/10, with respect to a workplace located at 7373 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI, 02852.
Recent events (3)
- — R (R) $38500
- — C (R) $38500
- — Z (R) $38500
1904.40 A
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,100 · Current $1,100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer does not ensure a company representative provides an authorized government representative the OSHA record keeping injury and illness logs records within the four business hours. This violation occurred on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records for 2008, to an authorized OSHA representative. To abate this violation the employer must ensure the company supplies the OSHA recordkeeping forms when requested within 4 hours.
Recent events (3)
- — R (O) $1100
- — C (O) $1100
- — Z (O) $1100
1904.40 A
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,100 · Current $1,100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer does not ensure a company representative provides an authorized government representative the OSHA record keeping injury and illness logs records within the four business hours. This violation occurred on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records for 2009, to an authorized OSHA representative. To abate this violation the employer must ensure the company supplies the OSHA recordkeeping forms when requested within 4 hours.
Recent events (3)
- — R (O) $1100
- — C (O) $1100
- — Z (O) $1100
1904.40 A
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2011
- Abate by
- Oct 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,100 · Current $1,100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer does not ensure a company representative provides an authorized government representative the OSHA record keeping injury and illness logs records within the four business hours. This violation occurred on 04/28/11, at a jobsite located at 51 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 when: the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records for 2010, to an authorized OSHA representative. To abate this violation the employer must ensure the company supplies the OSHA recordkeeping forms when requested within 4 hours.
Recent events (3)
- — R (O) $1100
- — C (O) $1100
- — Z (O) $1100
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