WINTHROP, MA —
OSHA Inspection: R. SASSO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Special Programs inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a special Programs health inspection of R. SASSO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. in 1001 SHIRLEY STREET, WINTHROP, MA 02152 (NAICS 238910). OSHA activity number 347909319.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- R. SASSO & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
- Site address
- 1001 SHIRLEY STREET
- City
- WINTHROP
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 02152
- Mailing
- 73 THURLOW AVENUE, REVERE, MA 02151
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Special Programs (K)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 238910
- Employees
- 4
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.20 B02
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 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: Worksite On or about December 3, 2024, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust hazards while dry- cutting the concrete curb and sidewalk with a Stihl cut-off machine, where the employer did not implement engineering and work practice controls, including the use of an integrated water delivery system, as per the requirement of Table 1 of the respirable crystalline silica standard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $500
- — Z (S) $4965
1926.1153 D02 I
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i):The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section. Location: Worksite On or about December 3, 2024, employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust hazards while utilizing the Stihl cut-off machine to dry-cut the concrete curb and sidewalk was not assessed by the employer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1153 D03 I
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(3)(i):The employer did not use engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL, unless the employer can demonstrate that such controls are not feasible. Location: Worksite On or about December 3, 2024, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust hazards while utilizing the Stihl cut-off machine to dry-cut the concrete curb and sidewalk, where the employer did not use engineering and work practice controls.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1153 E02
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1153(e)(2):Where respirator use is required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134. Location: Worksite On or about December 3, 2024, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust hazards while utilizing the Stihl cut-off machine to dry-cut the concrete curb and sidewalk, where the employer has no written respiratory protection program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1153 G01
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1):The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan. Location: Worksite On or about December 3, 2024, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust hazards while utilizing the Stihl cut-off machine to dry-cut the concrete curb and sidewalk, where the employer had not established nor implemented a written exposure control plan.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1153 I01
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1):The employer did not ensure that each employee is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (i)(2) of this section. Location: Worksite On or about December 3, 2024, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust hazards while utilizing the Stihl cut-off machine to dry-cut the concrete curb and sidewalk, where the employer had not trained the employees on respirable crystalline silica, as required, in order to comply with the hazard communication standard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1153 G04
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(4):The employer did not designate a competent person to make frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment to implement the written exposure control plan. Location: Worksite On or about December 3, 2024, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust hazards while utilizing the Stihl cut-off machine to dry-cut the concrete curb and sidewalk, where the employer did not designate a competent person to make frequent and regular inspections of the job site.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4965
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