OSHA Inspection: DUMP TO DIAMONDS REAL ESTATE, INC

Issued

2021-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2048.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1):Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  1099 Park St., Palmer, MA: On or about February 24, 2021, an employee was observed working on a makeshift plank, more than 7.5 feet above the ground below without any fall protection.  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).

Issued

2021-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(4):Ladders were not used only for the purpose for which they were designed:  1099 Park St., Palmer, MA: On or about February 24, 2021, an employee was observed using a ladder as a 'scaffold' like support, which is not an approved use of the ladder by the  manufacturer.   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).