OSHA Inspection: LOCAL BOSTON MASONRY AND CONSTRUCTION CORP

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees.  Location: 47 Hawthorne Street, Belmont, MA;  On or about 04/13/2023, employees were not provided a safe means of egress from an excavation which was 4-feet in depth.

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1): Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other structures was endangered by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring, bracing or underpinning was not provided to ensure the stability of such structures for the protection of employees.  Location: 47 Hawthorne Street, Belmont, MA;  On or about 04/13/2023, the employer did not ensure the stability of the foundation section prior to allowing employees to work on the foundation.

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.  Location: 47 Hawthorne Street, Belmont, MA;  On or about 04/13/2023, employer allowed excavated or other materials to be placed within 2-feet of the edge of the excavation.