NORTHAMPTON, MA —
OSHA Inspection: SUNWOOD BUILDERS, INC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SUNWOOD BUILDERS, INC in 23 FORDS CROSSING, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 (NAICS 236220). OSHA activity number 345312052.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SUNWOOD BUILDERS, INC
- Site address
- 23 FORDS CROSSING
- City
- NORTHAMPTON
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 01060
- Mailing
- 84 POTWINE LANE, AMHERST, MA 01002
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
- 236220
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.403 E
- Issued
- Aug 10, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $2,926 · Current $1,463 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.403(e):Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices designed for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device designed for the purpose: 23 Fords Crossing., Northampton, MA: On or about May 17, 2021, employees were observed using electrical powered tools which were receiving power through electrical cords that had not been improperly spliced.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1463
- — Z (S) $2926
1926.404 B01 III D 1
- Issued
- Aug 10, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $2,341 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(D)(1):All equipment grounding conductors was not tested for continuity and was not electrically continuous: 23 Fords Crossing., Northampton, MA: On or about May 17, 2021, the employer had not established or implemented an assured grounding conductor program for this job site which included testing equipment for continuity exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards. 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) $0
- — Z (S) $2341
1926.404 B01 III
- Issued
- Aug 10, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $4,096 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii): The employer did not establish and/or implement an assured equipment grounding conductor program on construction sites covering all cord sets, receptacles which are not a part of the building or structure, and equipment connected by cord and plug which are available for use or used by employees: 23 Fords Crossing., Northampton, MA: On or about May 17, 2021, the employer had not established or implemented an assured grounding conductor program for this job site. 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) $0
- — Z (S) $4096
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Aug 10, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $2,341 · Current $1,171 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: 23 Fords Crossing., Northampton, MA: On or about May 17, 2021, an employee was observed using a grinding tool powered by an extension cord that the sheath had pulled away from the electrical socket head due to the lack of strain relief.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1170.5
- — Z (S) $2341
1926.453 B02 V
- Issued
- Aug 10, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $4,096 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):A body belt was not worn and a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift: 23 Fords Crossing., Northampton, MA: On or about May 17, 2021, an employee was observed working from a raised aerial lift and was not attached to the basket by a harness and lanyard system. 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 (O) $0
- — Z (S) $4096
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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 345312052.
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