OSHA Inspection: CHRIS & SON EXTERIOR, INC.

Issued

Jul 3, 2018

Abate by

Jul 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $311 · Current $311

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date,  that each cited violation has been abated:  As of June 20, 2018, the employer had not certified to OSHA that the abatement was completed for violations  Citation 1, Items 1-5 contained in Inspection 1280184, issued on 2/6/2018 with a final order date of 4/10/2018.

Issued

Jul 3, 2018

Abate by

Jul 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $311 · Current $311

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for any serious  violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:  As of June 18, 2018, the employer had not submitted to the Agency the abatement documentation required for the serious violations citation 1, item 5 issued on 2/21/18.

Issued

Feb 6, 2018

Abate by

Feb 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $2,217

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn and/or frayed electric cords and/or cables were used:  a) 320 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about November 28, 2017 2 employees had used a Makita 7 1/4" circular saw with had damaged insulation and exposed electrical conductors to cut pieces of exterior grade plywood sheathing exposing them to electrical shocks and burns.

Issued

Feb 6, 2018

Abate by

Feb 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

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) 320 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about November 28, 2017 4 employees were observed roofing this residence, more than 16 feet above the ground below without any fall protection.   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).

Issued

Feb 6, 2018

Abate by

Feb 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:  a) 320 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about November 28, 2017 the employer had not trained his 4 employees who were exposed falls up to 16 feet from the next lower level (ground).  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).

Issued

Feb 6, 2018

Abate by

Feb 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not  verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record:  a) 320 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about November 28, 2017 the employer had not verified compliance with this standard by preparing a written certification of completion of fall protection training provided to employees to include name of employees, employee's signature and date training was provided.  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).

Issued

Feb 6, 2018

Abate by

Feb 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $2,772

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 did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access:  a) 320 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about November 28, 2017 2 employees were observed using a portable ladder whose side rails did not extend the required 3 feet past the upper landing surface (roof top work location).

Issued

Feb 6, 2018

Abate by

Feb 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(12): Ladders did not have nonconductive siderails  when they were used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment:  a) 320 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about November 28, 2017 2 employees were observed using an aluminum ladder (with conductive siderails) in close proximity to live unguarded, live electrical lines.  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).