West Newbury, Massachusetts · Roofing Contractors · NAICS 238160
OSHA inspectors have visited Abel Construction in Massachusetts one time.
It opened on Jul 21, 2021 as a planned inspection, in West Newbury.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $8,192; today they stand at $5,000, 39% less.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,079 penalty. Abel Construction averages $5,000 across 1 cited inspection.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $4,096 | $2,500 | Nov 2, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $4,096 | $2,500 | Nov 2, 2021 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1)
(1) When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
(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.
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