12 Laurel St EPR
Exterior Paint Removal Violation
October 14, 2022
Mynor Castillo
237 Bradford Street
Everett, MA. 02149
Dear Sir or Madam,
An inspection of your property has revealed violation(s) of the City of Salem’s Board of Health Regulation
23: Exterior Paint Removal and Abrasive Blasting. The following was discovered:
_X__ 1. Operating without an exterior paint removal or abrasive blasting permit
___ 2. Failure to enclose or curtain off that area of the building undergoing abrasive blasting
___ 3. Visible emission of particulate matter or air contaminants outside of the area enclosed in
accordance with provisions 6.4(b) and 6.5(a) of the regulation
___ 4. Failure to ensure adequate precautions against ground surface contamination as required by
provisions 6.4(d) and 6.5(b) of the regulation
___ 5. Failure to clean property in accordance with section 7 of the regulation
___ 6. Evidence of blood lead level elevation in operator
___ 7. Other (Please describe):
Exterior Paint Removal Contractor: ___ Yes __X_ No
If Yes:
The inspector has taken the following action:
_X__ A. Ordered all exterior paint removal work to cease and desist until all violations are corrected.
Owner or contractor must correct all violations indicated to continue exterior paint removal work.
___ B. Ordered all exterior paint removal work to cease and desist until all violations are corrected .
Exterior paint removal work allowed to continue after all violations were corrected on site.
___ C. Exterior paint removal permit revoked because of work needing to be stopped twice on the same
day due to violations.
___ D. Other (Please Describe):
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
98 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
TEL. (978) 741-1800
health@salem.com
DAVID GREENBAUM, RS
HEALTH AGENT
Repeat of any violations may result in monetary fines issued to the property owner, and the contractor (if
applicable). If a contractor has been found to commit the same or similar violations at different work sites
that contractor may be issued a monetary fine.
Should you be aggrieved by this order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of
Health. A request for said hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7
Days of receipt of this order. At said hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present
witness and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. You may be
represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that you have the right to inspect and obtain copies
of all relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders, and other documentary information in the
possession of this Board, and that any adverse party has the right to be present at the hearing.
For the Board of Health Reply to:
David Greenbaum Janice Duhaime
Health Agent Sanitarian