NEW HAVEN, CT —
OSHA Inspection: HM CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of HM CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING in 619-621 HOWARD AVENUE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 337604417.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- HM CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING
- Site address
- 619-621 HOWARD AVENUE
- City
- NEW HAVEN
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06511
- Mailing
- 19 SOMERS STREET SUITE F2, DANBURY, CT 06810
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- 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
- 1
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Jan 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 28, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. WORKSITE: The employees performing roofing activities on the steep pitch roof(s) of a three story multi-family house without adequate fall protection, exposing the employees to 26 foot fall.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.1053 B01
- Issued
- Jan 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 28, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support. WORKSITE: The side rails of the following ladders, used be employees to access the roof did not extend at least three (3) feet above the roof eave and the ladders were not secured to prevent accidental displacement. 1. The Werner model D1332-2 32 foot aluminum extension ladder located in front left side yard. 2. The Werner model D1332-2 32 foot aluminum extension ladder located in the rear of the house.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.1053 B08
- Issued
- Jan 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 28, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8): Ladders placed in any location where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, shall be secured to prevent accidental displacement, or a barricade shall be used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder. WORKSITE: The Werner model D1332-2 32 foot aluminum ladder, located in the rear of the house was setup directly in front of the exterior basement door and the ladder was not secured to prevent accidental displacement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1053 B09
- Issued
- Jan 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 28, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and bottom of ladders shall be kept clear. WORKSITE: The area surrounding the base of the Werner model D1332-2 32 foot aluminum ladder was filled with excessive roof debris (including protruding nails), exposing employees using the ladder to injury.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 337604417.
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