ROSLINDALE, MA —
OSHA Inspection: ALFA CARPENTRY, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ALFA CARPENTRY, INC. in 3992 WASHINGTON ST., ROSLINDALE, MA 02131 (NAICS 238130). OSHA activity number 347746356.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- ALFA CARPENTRY, INC.
- Site address
- 3992 WASHINGTON ST.
- City
- ROSLINDALE
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 02131
- Mailing
- 718 WASHINGTON STREET, SOUTH EASTON, MA 02375
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
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238130
- Employees
- 7
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1903.19 C01
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2025
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $930 · Current $930
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated: As of June 23, 2025, the employer had not submitted the required abatement certification for Citation 1, Item 1a and 2a, from inspection 1774635.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $930
1903.19 D01
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2025
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1):The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required. As of June 23, 2025, the employer had not submitted the required abatement documentation for Citation 1, Item 1a and 2a, from inspection 1774635.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $0
1926.20 B02
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 19, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $4,174 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s) LOCATION: Worksite at 3992 Washington St. On or about September 9th, 2024 The Employer exposed workers to numerous hazards when they did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4173.5
- — Z (S) $4965
1926.102 A01
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2025
- Abate by
- Feb 27, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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. LOCATION: Worksite at 3992 Washington St. On or about September 9th, 2024 The employer exposed the workers on site to face and eye injuries when workers were allowed to work with striking and pneumatic tools without the use of appropriate eye or face protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 19, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $11,585 · Current $4,174 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. LOCATION: Worksite at 3992 Washington St. On or about September 9th, 2024 The employer exposed multiple workers to numerous hazards when the employees were not retrained in fall protection when it was apparent that they workers had not retained the requisite understanding or skill.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4173.5
- — Z (S) $11585
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2025
- Abate by
- Feb 27, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. LOCATION: Worksite at 3992 Washington St. On or about September 9th, 2024 Workers were observed on the highest open joist elevation of the building having an unprotected sides or edges which were on the fifth floor and were not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest system.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.502 A02
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2025
- Abate by
- Feb 27, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(a)(2): Employers shall provide and install all fall protection systems required by this subpart for an employee and shall comply with all other pertinent requirements of this subpart before that employee begins the work that necessitates the fall protection. LOCATION: Both stair towers of the Worksite at 3992 Washington St. On or about September 9th, 2024 When the employer did not install a guardrail at the tops of the stairways before workers were allowed access to them, the workers on site were exposed to fall hazards
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.502 D20
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 19, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(20): The employer did not provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or did not assure that employees were able to rescue themselves. LOCATION: Worksite at 3992 Washington St. On or about September 9th, 2024 When the employer did not have a safety plan, including a rescue plan for workers who had fallen, or assure that the workers could rescue themselves, those workers were exposed to serious compression injuries, fall injuries, and harness fatigue.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.502 D21
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2025
- Abate by
- Feb 27, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service. LOCATION: Worksite at 3992 Washington St. On or about September 9th, 2024: The employer exposed workers to falling hazards and the associated injuries when personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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