OSHA Inspection: H. DOHERTY, INC.

Issued

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,931 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1)(vii):For all scaffolds not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, each employee was not protected by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section:  A)1049 Springfield Ave New providence, NJ 07974  One  employee was working from ladder jack scaffold approximately 17ft above the ground without any fall protection in place.   Hazard noted on or about 05/28/26

Issued

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,095 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer failed to report the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, within (24) twenty-four hours:  A) 1049 Springfield Ave New providence, NJ 07974  An employee was hospitalized on 05/28/26 due to a work-related incident, and the employer failed to report the hospitalization to OSHA within the required time frame. The employer stated they realized they needed to report once they hadn't heard from OSHA. The incident was reported on 6/2/26.  Hazard noted on or about 06/03/26 when reporting was received from employer

Issued

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $237 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  A) 1049 Springifeld Ave New providence, NJ 07974  One employees working from ladder jack  scaffold approximately 16ft high without fall protection,  were not trained to recognize hazards associated with scaffolds.  Hazard noted on or about 05/28/26

Issued

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $237 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1):The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section (fall protection training) by preparing a written certification record which contained the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:  A )1049 Springfield Ave New providence, NJ 07974  The employer did not ensure, through a written certification, that employees had been adequately trained in the hazards associated with falls and the proper ways and procedures to take in order to minimize the hazards.  Hazards noted on or about 05/28/26