OSHA Inspection: MARCHET PAINTING CONTRACTOR, INC.

Issued

2019-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use:    (a) Location - R160 Hobart Street, Danvers, MA:    On or about July 16, 2019, portable ladders used on painting jobs were not periodically inspected by a competent person.

Issued

2019-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired.   (a) Location - R160 Hobart Street, Danvers, MA:  On or about July 16, 2019, a portable ladder with a structural defect was not identified as defective and removed from service.

Issued

2019-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.    (a) Location - R160 Hobart Street, Danvers, MA:    On or about July 16, 2019, employees using portable ladders on painting jobs had not been trained to recognize and avoid hazards.