OSHA Inspection: ONE WAY PAINTING & ROOFING, INC

Issued

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5691.00 · Current $2846.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1): Each circular crosscut table saw was not guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws:      a) 449 Millers Falls Rd., Millers Falls, MA: on or about April 17, 2018, an employee was using a portable crosscut table saw to cut window trim without any guard on the saw.     Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29CFR1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2439.00 · Current $1220.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2):  Listed, labeled, and/or certified equipment was not installed and/or used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, and/or certification:    a) 449 Millers Falls Rd., Millers Falls, MA: on or about April 17, 2018 employees were observed using tools powered by extension cords that were plugged together in parallel, which is contrary to their labeling and listing.

Issued

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3252.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from damage:    a) 449 Millers Falls Rd., Millers Falls, MA: on or about April 17, 2018 electrical cords observed in use at this job site to power electrical tools were run through windows and doors without any protections for the flexible cord.

Issued

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4065.00 · Current $2033.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and/or were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached:    a) 449 Millers Falls Rd., Millers Falls, MA: on or about April 17, 2018, several employees, observed roofing this residence,  more than 16 feet above the ground below were attached to roof anchors, as part of the fall protection system, which were not installed correctly, and thus not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds.

Issued

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4065.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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) 449 Millers Falls Rd., Millers Falls, MA: on or about April 17, 2018, several employees, observed roofing this residence, more than 16 feet above the ground below had not been trained.

Issued

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 449 Millers Falls Rd., Millers Falls, MA: on or about April 17, 2018 the ER had not prepared a written certification record for fall protection training.