OSHA Inspection: E&G BUILDERS, LLC

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Oct 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).   a) Location - 21-25 Hancock Street, Newburyport, MA  On or about 02/24/22, the employer did not ensure that each employee who utilized a rough terrain forklift had received training which included formal instruction, practical (hands on) training  and an evaluation with a written certification of completion.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) Location - 21-25 Hancock Street, Newburyport, MA  On or about 02/24/22, the employer allowed employees to be lifted by a rough terrain forklift while working from an elevated platform of oriented strand board (OSB) supported on the forks. The design and use of the elevated platform was not in compliance with ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2021, 5.17 requirements for elevating personnel and/or approved by the powered industrial truck manufacturer.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(ii): A powered industrial truck shall not be left unattended when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle which remains in view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle and it is not in view.  a) Location - 21-25 Hancock Street, Newburyport, MA  On or about 02/24/22, a powered industrial truck was left on and unattended while the operator traveled more than 25 ft. away to cut trim boards.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $932 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) Location - 21-25 Hancock Street, Newburyport, MA  On or about 02/24/22, the employer did not ensure employees exposed to flying debris were provided eye protection while using a Metabo Pneumatic Nailer.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $932 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used.  a) Location - 21-25 Hancock Street, Newburyport, MA  On or about 02/24/22, employees were not protected from electric shock and burns while utilizing an electrical extension cord that was frayed.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access.  a) Location - 21-25 Hancock Street, Newburyport, MA  On or about 02/24/22, employees were exposed to fall hazards while climbing and descending a portable ladder that did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,701 · Current $4,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).  a) Location - 21-25 Hancock Street, Newburyport, MA  On or about 02/24/22, employees were not adequately protected against falls of 6 feet or greater above a lower level in the following instances. Instance a: Employees placing soffits from a forklift elevated platform were unprotected against fall hazards. Instance b: Employees working on a second floor were exposed to fall hazards from open and unguarded window openings. Instance c: Employee working on the first floor were exposed to fall hazards from open and unguarded floor hole to the basement. Instance d: Employees setting roof rafter were exposed to fall hazards from an unguarded leading edge.  E&G Builders, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1359084, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/12/19, with respect to a workplace located at 65 Sedgwick Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.