OSHA Inspection: ALLIANCE HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2019

Abate by

Jul 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $872 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):    Alliance Home Improvement, 375 Chicopee St., Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before May 9, 2019 the employer did not initiate and maintain a program for frequent and regular inspections by a competent person, to ensure jobsite, materials, and equipment are safe.

Issued

Jun 13, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,978 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(f): All woodworking tools and machinery did not meet other applicable requirements of  American National Standards Institute, 01.1-1961, Safety Code for Woodworking Machinery.    5 Olde Connecticut Path, Westborough, Massachusetts; On or about May 7, 2019, an employee was using a DeWalt, DW745, portable table saw to cut window trim without using a push stick or feather board when the use of a guard may not be feasible, exposing employees to amputation hazards.     The employer did not comply with the requirement of American National Standards Institute, 01.1-1961, Safety Code for Woodworking Machinery paragraph 7, Operating Rules subparagraph 7.2.6.  Specifically, that combs (featherboards) or suitable jigs were not provided at the workplace for use when a standard guard cannot be used, as in dadoing, grooving, jointing, moulding, and rabbeting.

Issued

Jun 13, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(i)(1): Each circular hand-fed ripsaw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut.  5 Olde Connecticut Path, Westborough, Massachusetts; On or about May 7, 2019, an employee was using a DeWalt, DW745, portable table saw to cut window trim.  The saw was operated without a guard over the blade while ripping the material and the employee was exposed to amputation hazards.