WESTFIELD, MA —
OSHA Inspection: SALOOMEY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SALOOMEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. in 171 MAIN ST - RT 20, WESTFIELD, MA 01085 (NAICS 236118). OSHA activity number 344650288.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SALOOMEY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
- Site address
- 171 MAIN ST - RT 20
- City
- WESTFIELD
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 01085
- Mailing
- PO BOX 1203, OTIS, MA 01253
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236118
- Employees
- 9
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- May 13, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $2,892 · Current $2,024 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that an employee was exposed to potential crushed by/struck by hazards in the event of the tip over of an aerial lift. 171 Main St., Westfield, MA: on or about February 25, 2020, an employee was observed using a Genie S-65 aerial lift contrary to the lift manufacturers recommendations to transport wooden railings to the roof of the residence being remodeled at this address. The Wooden rails were laid across and overhanging the rails of the basket of the lift which exposed the employee to serious hazards resulting from unexpected tip over of the lift and/or unexpected load movement that could strike or entrap the lift operator. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct this hazard is: 1. Ensure that employees follow the manufacturers recommendation to not place or attach overhanging loads to any part of this machine 2. Ensure that employees are trained and follow the instructions posted on the body of this machine which under a Danger warning, which states, "Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any part of this machine". 2. Ensure that employees are trained and follow the instructions posted on the body of this machine which under a Danger warning, which states, " Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any part of this machine" .
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2024.4
- — Z (S) $2892
1926.502 D06 IV
- Issued
- May 13, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $4,048 · Current $2,834 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(6)(iv): Unless the snap hook is a locking type and designed for the following connections, snap hooks shall not be engaged to a horizontal lifeline: a) 171 Main St., Westfield, MA: On or about February, 25 2020 an employees was observed to have their snap hook engaged to a horizontal lifeline. 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).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2833.6
- — Z (S) $4048
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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 344650288.
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