OSHA Inspection: WILLIAM MAJOR

Issued

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:    Location:  224 Broadway Ave., Taunton, MA   Employees were not trained to recognize, avoid or control hazards associated with their work including but not limited to; the hazards associated with falls from heights were exposed to falls greater than 12 feet while performing roofing work, proper use of ladders and the electrical hazards of working with damaged extension cords.

Issued

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  Location:  224 Broadway Ave., Taunton, MA    Employees were exposed to an electric shock hazard while using a circular saw whose cord was frayed and damaged in several places.

Issued

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on flat roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, warning line system, or a safety monitoring system.  Location:  224 Broadway Ave., Taunton, MA    Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of greater than 13 feet to the pavement below while working where fall protection had not been provided or used.

Issued

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were not used for the purpose for which they were designed.  Location:  224 Broadway Ave., Taunton, MA    Several employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a 10 foot fiberglass stepladder that was folded and leaned against the building.