NEEDHAM, MA —
OSHA Inspection: M. O'CONNOR CONTRACTING
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of M. O'CONNOR CONTRACTING in 1330 HIGHLAND AVE., NEEDHAM, MA 02492 (NAICS 236220). OSHA activity number 346899438.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- M. O'CONNOR CONTRACTING
- Site address
- 1330 HIGHLAND AVE.
- City
- NEEDHAM
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 02492
- Mailing
- 19 LEDGE HILL ROAD, BOSTON, MA 02132
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
- 236220
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.25 A
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 23, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,218 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.25(a):During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures. LOCATION: 1330 Highland Ave. Needham, MA jobsite On August 9, 2023, employees were exposed to slip, trip and falls on the same level as well as laceration and fire hazards while working where the employer did not keep debris cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4218
1926.20 B02
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $9,844 · Current $12,500
General-duty citation text
1926.20(b)(2) Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers. LOCATION: 1330 Highland Ave. Needham, MA On August 9, 2023, employees were exposed to falls when holes on the walking/ working surfaces were not covered.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $12500
- — Z (S) $9844
1926.502 B01
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $9,844 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1):The top edge height of the top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level. LOCATION: 1330 Highland Ave. Needham, MA inside of building On August 9, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards when guardrails were not installed for protection at heights over 6 feet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9844
1926.502 I02
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $9,844 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(i)(2):Covers were not capable of supporting, without failure, at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time. LOCATION: 1330 Highland Ave. Needham, MA On August 9, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards when the employer did not use hole covers capable of supporting the intended load.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9844
1926.502 I04
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $9,844 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4):All covers were not color coded or marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard. LOCATION: 1330 Highland Ave. Needham, MA On August 9, 2023, multiple hole coverings approximately 2 feet by 2 feet were not labeled "HOLE" or "Cover" exposing employees to fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9844
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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 346899438.
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