EVERETT, MA —
OSHA Inspection: S & F CONCRETE
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of S & F CONCRETE in HORIZON WAY, EVERETT, MA 02149 (NAICS 238110). OSHA activity number 343141677.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- S & F CONCRETE
- Site address
- HORIZON WAY
- City
- EVERETT
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 02149
- Mailing
- 166 CENTRAL ST., HUDSON, MA 01749
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238110
- Employees
- 550
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
18 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.20 B02
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $7,391 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s) Hotel Floors 26 through 28 On or about April 30 - May 1, 2018, he employer failed to conduct frequent and regular inspections that would have identified the lack of fire fighting equipment necessary for each employees were working, exits signs, laser warning signs, damage extension cords , uncovered floor holes and damaged step ladders.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $7391
- — Z (S) $7391
1926.34 B
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $7,391 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.34(b): Exits and access to exits were not marked by a readily visible sign: 26th through 28th floors On or about April 30, 2018, exits signs were not posted on the floors to direct employees to available exites in the event of an emergency.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $7391
- — Z (S) $7391
1926.54 B
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 31, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,543 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.54(b): Proof of qualification of the laser equipment operator were not available and in the possession of the operator at all times: Hotel 28th Floor On or about May 1, 2018, the class 3R laser equipment operator was not in possession of his proof of qualification while operating a laser during the pouring of the 28th floor deck.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $5543
- — Z (S) $5543
1926.54 D
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.54(d): Standard laser warning placards were not posted in areas in which lasers were used: Hotel 28th Floor On or about May 1, 2018, standard laser warning placards were not posted in areas where a class 3R LASER was in operation.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.150 A01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,239 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1): The employer did not develop and maintain a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of construction and demolition work, and/or did not provide for the firefighting equiment as specified in this subpart: Hotel 28th Level On or about April 30, 2018, the employer failed to maintain a fire prevention program and the appropriate firefighting equipment.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $9239
- — Z (S) $9239
1926.150 C01 I
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i): A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, was not provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof: Hotel 28th Level On or about April 30, 2018, the employer failed to provide type A fire extinguishers where formwork, hotwork, flammable liquids and gases were used, and energized circuits for power tool use.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.150 C01 VI
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(vi): A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, was not provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas were being used on the jobsite: Hotel 28th Level On or about May 1, 2018, the employer failed to provide type b fire extinguishers where flammable liquids and gases were being used and stored.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.251 A02 I
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,239 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(2)(i): Has permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load; Hotel 28th Level On or about April 30, 2018, a wire rope sling used to move a scale pan from the floor did not have an identification tag attached to determine the safe working load.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $4500
- — C (S) $9239
- — Z (S) $9239
1926.251 A06
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(6): Each day before being used, and during use, where service conditions warrant, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not inspected for damage or defects by a competent person, and damaged or defective slings were not immediately removed from service: Hotel 28th Level, Middle On or about April 27, 2018, the employer's competent person failed to inspect wire rope sling for damage and defects prior to use.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.251 C04 IV
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.251(c)(4)(iv): Wire rope(s) were used in which the total number(s) of visible broken wires exceeded 10 percent of the total number of wires and in which the rope(s) showed other signs of defect(s): Hotel 28th Level, Middle On or about April 27, 2018, the wire rope sling, attached to the rear of the DBL scale pan had 1.5 of five stands (>25%) cut/broken.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.303 B01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.303(b)(1): Grinding machines were not equipped with safety guards in conformance with the requirements of ANSI B7.1-1970, Safety Code for the Use, Care, and Protection of abrasive wheels, and paragraph (d) of this section. Floor 23 Near HR1: On or about 4/25/18 an employee was using an electric 4.5" right angle hand-held grinder, attached to a wooden pole, without the safety guard installed
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1926.304 I01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.304(i)(1): Each circular hand-fed rip saw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw blade above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut: B2, X22: On or about 4/30/18 employees were ripping sheets of plywood with a Bosch Model GTS-1031 table saw that was not equipped with a blade guard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.404 F06
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,183 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous a. B2, X22: On or about 4/30/18, the ground pin on the extension cord, supplying power to the table saw and light stand, used by employees ripping sheets of plywood, was missing. b. Level 27: On or about 4/30/18, the ground pin on the power cord for the Skil worm drive saw, Model HD5860, Serial Number HE-199200 was missing
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $2500
- — C (S) $5183
- — Z (S) $5183
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws B2, X22: On or about 4/30/18, the outer cord jacket, on the GFCI adapter/splitter, supplying power to the table saw and light stand, used by employees ripping sheets of plywood, was torn.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.501 B04 II
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,543 · Current $2,700 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes by covers. Hotel 27th and 28th Floors On or about April 30, 2018, employees were exposed to stepping and into that were not covered or otherwise guarded.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $2700
- — C (S) $5543
- — Z (S) $5543
1926.503 A02 III
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii): The employer did not assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person in the correct use and operation of personal fall arrest equipment. 28th Floor: On or about May 1, 2018 the employer had failed to train employees in the use of personal fall arrest systems, including self-retracting lifelines, fall distance calculations and equipment swing fall limitations.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1053 B15
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladder(s) were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and/or after an occurrence that could have affected their safe use: Storage area, south shore On or about May 5, 2018, the damaged, eight-foot fiberglass ladder was not inspected periodically or after an occurrence which could affect its use for defects by a competent person.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1926.1053 B16
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired. 1) Storage area, south shore On or about May 5, 2018, the damaged, eight-foot fiberglass ladder was not tagged "Do Not Use" or removed from service.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (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 343141677.
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