STERLING, MA —
OSHA Inspection: CONSTRUCTION FORCE, INC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of CONSTRUCTION FORCE, INC in 12 MAIN ST, STERLING, MA 01564 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 337602411.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CONSTRUCTION FORCE, INC
- Site address
- 12 MAIN ST
- City
- STERLING
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 01564
- Mailing
- 5 SAUCIER ST., FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 238160
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.150 A04
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 21, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(4):All firefighting equipment was not periodically inspected and/or maintained in operating condition: (a) 12 Main St Sterling, MA : On or about November 6, 2012, the fire extinguisher at this site (where more than 5 gallons of gasoline to power tools as well as 5+ gallons of flammable adhesives were present) was not maintained in operating condition as required by this subpart.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.404 F06
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 21, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent and continuous: (a) 12 Main St Sterling, MA : On or about November 6, 2012, employees were observed using a Rigid brand circular saw which was plugged into an extension cord that had its grounding pin removed which is not in accordance with this subpart.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 21, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system: (a) 12 Main St Sterling, MA: On or about November 6, 2012, employees were observed roofing this residence more than 20 feet above the ground below without being protected from falling as required by this subpart: Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.1053 B04
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 21, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):Ladders were not used only for the purpose for which they were designed: (a) 12 Main St Sterling, MA: On or about November 6, 2012, employees were observed climbing down the shingle lift railings which is not to be used for climbing according to the manufacturer and thusly not in accordance with this subpart.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 337602411.
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