OSHA Inspection: MANUEL CASTRO AND MARIA CAGUANA CELA

Issued

2021-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $361.00 · Current $361.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that each cited violation has been abated:  As of August 31 2021 the Employer had not certified to OSHA that the abatement was completed for the violations from Inspection 1520554, issued on 4/22/2021 with a final order date of 05/18/2021.

Issued

2021-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $361.00 · Current $361.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:  As of August 31, 2021, the Employer had not submitted to the Agency the abatement documentation required for the serious violations issued on 4/22/21, which indicated that abatement documentation was required to be submitted to the Agency.

Issued

2021-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3218.00 · Current $3218.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C):Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, was not visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage:  184 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA: On or about January 22, 2021, an employee was observed using a circular saw powered through an extension cord that had its grounding pin removed.

Issued

2021-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9011.00 · Current $9011.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  184 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA : On or about January 22, 2021, employees were observed roofing this residence  without any fall protection in use, more than 18 feet above the ground below.  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).  Manuel Castro was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b) 13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1488278 citation number1 , item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/25/2020, with respect to a workplace located at27 Cass Ave., West Springfield, MA.

Issued

2021-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9011.00 · Current $9011.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:  184 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA : On or about January 22, 2021, the employer did not provide a training program for employees exposed to falls as part of their employment.  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).  Manuel Castro was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.503 (a) 1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1488278 citation number1 , item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 11/25/2020, with respect to a workplace located at27 Cass Ave., West Springfield, MA.

Issued

2021-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9011.00 · Current $9011.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record:  184 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA : On or about January 22, 2021, the employer did not prepare a written certification for fall protection training for each employee that may be exposed to falls as part of their work assignments.  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).  Manuel Castro was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.503 (b) 1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1488278 citation number1 , item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on 11/25/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 27 Cass Ave., West Springfield, MA.

Issued

2021-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9011.00 · Current $9011.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were not used only for the purpose for which they were designed:   184 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA : On or about January 22, 2021, employees were observed climbing on a shingle lift  to access their roof top work location.  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).  Manuel Castro was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.1053 (b) 4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1488278 citation number1 , item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/25/2020, with respect to a workplace located at27 Cass Ave., West Springfield, MA.