OSHA Inspection: HANSCOM CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $4,729

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(8)(ii): Floor markings were not applied at least 6 feet from the edge of the service pit in colors that contrasted with the surrounding area; or a warning line was not placed at least 6 feet from the edge of the pit as well as stanchions that were capable of resisting, without tipping over, a force of at least 16 pounds applied horizontally against the stanchion at a height of 30 inches; or a combination of floor markings and warning lines were not placed at least 6 feet from the edge of the pit:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure the service pit was marked at least 6 feet from the edge to warn employees in the area of the potential fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $4,729

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.600(a)(3)(i): Bulldozer and scraper blades, end-loader buckets, dump bodies, or similar equipment were not fully lowered or blocked when being repaired or when not in use:  or in the alternative  29 CFR  1910.147(d)(5)(i): All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was not relieved, disconnected, restrained or otherwise rendered safe:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure that pieces or parts of heavy equipment being serviced, stored, or repaired were substantially blocked or supported by jack stands, in the following instances:  a) The front-end loader was being held aloft by the hydraulics of the bucket by placing the bucket down and using the force against the floor to lift the front wheels up while removing and servicing the front right wheel and tire. No blocking or jack stands were used to support the loader in the event of hydraulic failure.  b) The excavator was positioned in the shop with its blade not fully lowered or blocked, while the right-side track was being repaired.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.177(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that employees stayed out of the trajectory whenever multi-piece rim wheels were handled:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure that an employee working on a three piece tractor rim remained out of the trajectory of the pieces in the event of displacement.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.177(f)(11): The employer did not ensure that employees do not apply heat to a multi-piece wheel or wheel components:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure employees did not apply heat to the three-piece tractor wheel components.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  Office - Employer failed to provide training and evaluation while assigning forklift operations to employees within the maintenance facility.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $4,729

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(f): The point of operation of power saws whose operation exposes an employee to injury were not guarded:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure the Milwaukee Mitre Saw was guarded to protect workers from injuries.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,783 · Current $3,783

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery's and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:   Garage - The employer failed to ensure the tongue guard on the bench grinder was adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $4,729

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:  Garage - A wire brush attachment for the cordless drill was not equipped with a guard.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jun 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheels were used on portable grinders which were not provided with safety guards meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):  Garage - A portable grinder was not equipped with a guard.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $4,729

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated loads of portable jacks were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure that the Carlyle hydraulic jack displayed the rated load when the manufacturer's label was covered or destroyed.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(a): Each jack used constantly or intermittently at a single locality was not thoroughly inspected at least once every six months:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure that the Carlyle hydraulic jack was inspected at least every six months.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $2,837

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure that employees conducting welding operations within 35 feet of combustible materials had a method for extinguishing fire ready for instant use.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $2,837

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii): Where practicable, combustible materials were not relocated at least 35 feet from the cutting or welding operation work site:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure that welding operations were not performed in areas containing wooden pallets, combustible creepers, plastic trash bags full of refuse, plastic tubs of waste fluid residue, and hanging clothing.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(11)(i): In the use of cleaning materials, because of their possible toxicity or flammability, appropriate precautions, such as manufacturers' instructions, were not followed by the employer:  Garage -The employer failed to ensure that the degreasing compound (Brakleen) was used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in the following instances:       a)  Obtain special instructions before use.       b)  Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.       c)  Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.      d)  Vapors will accumulate readily and may ignite.       e)  Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.        f)  Maintain ventilation during use and until all vapors are gone.      g)  Open doors and windows or use other means to ensure a fresh air supply during use and while the product is drying.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jun 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(6): Printed rules and instructions covering the operations of equipment supplied by the manufacturers were not strictly followed:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure welding operations followed the manufacturer's operating instructions for the Lincoln Electric Power MIG 180 Dual Metal Inert Gas Welder, in the following instances:       a) DO NOT WELD OR CUT containers or materials which previously been in contact with hazardous substances unless they are properly cleaned.      b) REMOVE all potential fire hazards from the welding area.      c) ALWAYS HAVE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT.      d) WELDING AND CUTTING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $2,837

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  Garage - The employer failed to ensure the area in front of the corner electrical panel, located near the overhead door where welding was conducted, was maintained free and clear of any material.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  Office - The employer failed to train employees on the hazards associated with chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 through April 30.   Office - Employer failed to complete and post the annual summary by February 1, 2025, and through April 30, 2025.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i): If your establishment had 20-249 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section in the year after the calendar year covered by the form:  Office - The employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent for calendar year 2025, by March 2, 2025. The establishment employed 24 employees and was classified as industry NAICS 238910 during calendar year 2024.

Issued

Jun 9, 2025

Abate by

Jul 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  Garage - The employer failed to identify the portable fire extinguisher, located on the wall near the overhead door where welding was conducted.