AGAWAM, MA —
OSHA Inspection: LUIS LOJA
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of LUIS LOJA in 47 COOPER ST, AGAWAM, MA 01001 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 347384034.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- LUIS LOJA
- Site address
- 47 COOPER ST
- City
- AGAWAM
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 01001
- Mailing
- 20 THORNELL STREET, BROCKTON, MA 02301
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
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238160
- Employees
- 4
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- May 17, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee 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: 47 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about April 1, 2024, an employee was observed working on a residential structure engaged in roofing activities with unprotected sides and edges greater than 23 feet above the ground below and was not protected by either guard rails, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4839
1926.502 D15
- Issued
- May 17, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached: 47 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about April 1, 2024, an employee performing roofing work was using an anchor point that was installed incorrectly and without the required number and specific type of attachment fasteners required for proper installation.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4839
1926.502 D17
- Issued
- May 17, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head: 47 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about April 1, 2024, an employee's fall protection lifeline/lanyard attachment points were located on the front of the harness and not located in the center of the employee's back near shoulder level as required.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1053 B01
- Issued
- May 17, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,457 · Current $3,457
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access. 47 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about April 1, 2024, an employee was observed using a ladder that did not extend at least 3 feet past the upper landing surface of the roof they were accessing.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $3457
1926.1053 B15
- Issued
- May 17, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,457 · Current $3,457
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use: 47 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about April 1, 2024, the employer had not ensured that ladders were inspected by a competent person for visual defects and other occurrences that could affect their safe use.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $3457
1926.1053 B16
- Issued
- May 17, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identified them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired: 47 Cooper St., Agawam, MA: On or about April 1, 2024, the employer did not ensure that ladders with structural defects were immediately tagged as defective or removed from service, exposing employees to falls. A ladder with a damaged rung was used to climb on the roof and was not removed from service.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
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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 347384034.
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