Newton, Massachusetts · Roofing Contractors · NAICS 238160
Avery's General Construction Inc has 2 OSHA inspections on record in Massachusetts, the first in 2023.
OSHA's last visit started on May 11, 2023 as a planned inspection, in Lynn.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 3 citation items: 3 serious.
OSHA proposed $12,725 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $4,688, down 63%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.502, fall protection systems (2 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. Avery's General Construction Inc averages $2,344 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
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Watch this company100 Ford Street, Lynn, MA 01904 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $4,688 | $2,344 | Jun 22, 2023 | Final |
15 Buff Cir., Newton, MA 02459 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $4,688 | $2,344 | Jun 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $3,349 | $0 | Jun 22, 2023 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10)
(10) Roofing work on Low-slope roofs. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system. Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width (see appendix A to subpart M of this part), the use of a safety monitoring system alone [i.e. without the warning line system] is permitted.
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii)
(iii) be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m), nor contact any lower level;
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17)
(17) The attachment point of the body belt shall be located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness shall be located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.
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