OSHA Inspection: JPFM CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,553 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:    362 Boston Road, Billerica, MA  01821  On or about March 27, 2019, employee were exposed to falling materials, tools, and equipment while walking and working on the ground below roofing activities without head protection.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,553 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.      362 Boston Road, Billerica, MA  01821  Instance1   On or about March 27, 2019, employees were exposed to eye injuries while using pneumatic nail guns and hand tools to remove and install asphalt roofing shingles with nails without eye protection.    Instance 2  On or about March 27, 2019, employees were exposed brick and mortar chips while using a DeWalt angle grinder to remove and install flashing without eye protection.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,553 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:    362 Boston Road, Billerica, MA  01821  On or about March 27, 2019, employees removing and installing flashing were operating a DeWalt DWE4011 4-1/2" angle grinder that had the guard removed.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $2,255 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     362 Boston Road, Billerica, MA  01821  On or about March 27, 2019, employees were exposed up to 30 foot fall hazards while removing and installing asphalt roof shingles without fall protection.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.  362 Boston Road, Billerica, MA  01821 On or about March 27, 2019, the temporary roof anchors used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,553 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): 29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): The employer did not comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators.                                                                     362 Boston Road, Billerica, MA  01821  On or about March 27, 2019, employees were utilizing the material hoist as a ladder to access the second floor roof.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,553 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Because of the portable ladder's length, the ladder side rails did not extend to at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access and the ladder was not secured at its top.                                                               362 Boston Road, Billerica, MA  01821  On or about March 27, 2019, employees were exposed to falls while accessing a the roof where the ladder side rails did not extend a least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(20): Employees did not face the ladder when ascending or descending the ladder:  362 Boston Road, Billerica, MA  01821 On or about March 27, 2019, employees were exposed to falls while accessing a the roof where the ladder side rails did not extend a least 3 feet above the upper landing surface that did not face the ladder when descending the ladder.