N BILLERICA, MA —
OSHA Inspection: THE PORTLAND GROUP, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of THE PORTLAND GROUP, INC. in 74 SALEM ROAD, N BILLERICA, MA 01862 (NAICS 423720). OSHA activity number 345260772.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- THE PORTLAND GROUP, INC.
- Site address
- 74 SALEM ROAD
- City
- N BILLERICA
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 01862
- Mailing
- 74 SALEM ROAD, N BILLERICA, MA 01862
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- 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
- 423720
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A04
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2021
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $7,724 · Current $5,407 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: Location - 74 Salem Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862 - "New Building" Emergency Rear and Emergency Front. On or about 4/20/2021, emergency lighting was not in proper working condition.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5406.8
- — Z (S) $7724
1910.38 C02
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2021
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.38(c)(2): Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit route assignments, were not included in an Emergency Action Plan: Location - 74 Salem Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862 On or about 4/20/2021, employees were not made aware of specific emergency evacuation and exit routes in the event of an emergency and need for evacuation from the building.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 E03
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2021
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,792 · Current $4,054 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: Note: Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace. Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure. Location - 74 Salem Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862 - Soil Pipe Room On or about 4/20/2021, a fire extinguisher located in the Soil Pipe Room was not inspected on an annual basis to ensure that it is in proper working order and that it is not damaged.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4054.4
- — Z (S) $5792
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2021
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $13,516 · Current $9,461 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined daily, pre-shift: Location - 74 Salem Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862 - Warehouse. On or about 4/20/2021, powered industrial trucks were not inspected daily, pre-shift, to ensure the PIT is in safe working condition.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9461.2
- — Z (S) $13516
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2021
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $9,655 · Current $6,759 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from a loading dock where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: Location - 74 Salem Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862 - Main dock area On or about 4/20/2021, various gas cylinders and tanks stored in the main loading dock area and were not protected from being knocked over or damaged.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6758.5
- — Z (S) $9655
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2021
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $9,655 · Current $6,759 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Location - 74 Salem Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862 - Main dock area On or about 4/20/2021, employees were not protected from electrical hazards while working in an area with an electrical junction box with exposed live wiring.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6758.5
- — Z (S) $9655
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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 345260772.
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