OSHA Inspection: CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM CORP. OF ILLINOIS

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that, employees
were exposed to fire hazards associated with the improper use and
placement of asphalt (tar)
kettles.
a) 9201 Maryland, Niles, Illinois - The asphalt (tar) kettle provided by
the employer for
employees to use during built-up-roofing operations was utilized on the
roof of the 10 story
building and was left unattended while being fired by propane.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to comply
with The BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/1993, Section F-405.2,
Standard for Asphalt
(tar) Kettles and prohibit asphalt tar kettles from being left unattended
while fired or used inside
or on the roof of any structure.
b) 9201 Maryland, Niles, Illinois - The employer stored approximately six,
100 Lb LPG
cylinders on the roof top of the 10 story building where employees were
engaged in built-up-
roofing operations.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to comply
with the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/1993, Section F405.4, Standard
for the protection
and storage of LPG cylinders and prohibit the storage of LPG cylinders
upon roof tops.
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29
CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 3, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 6, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 1999

Abate by

Dec 14, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced