ELMHURST, IL ·
OSHA Inspection: ROOTER, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ROOTER, INC. in 932 S. CHATHAM, ELMHURST, IL 60126 (NAICS 238220). OSHA activity number 331095711.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ROOTER, INC.
- Site address
- 932 S. CHATHAM
- City
- ELMHURST
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60126
- Mailing
- 486 ROSEWOOD, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238220
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.100 A
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets: On November 28, 2011 an employee was not protected by a hard hat while working in a trench, exposing him to a struck-by hazard. There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1000
- · Z (S) $1800
1926.651 C02
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2012
- Abate by
- Jan 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: On November 28, 2011 an employee was not provided a safe means of access/ egress to the trench he was working in, exposing them to the hazards associated with no safe access. In accordance with CFR 29 1903.19(c) abatement certification is required of this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1000
- · Z (S) $1800
1926.651 D
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2012
- Abate by
- Jan 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.651(d): Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic were not provided with a warning vest or other suitable garments marked with or made of reflectorized or high-visibility material: On November 28, 2011 employees were exposed to vehicular traffic and not provided with high visibility warning vests, exposing them to a struck-by hazard. In accordance with CFR 29 1903.19(c) abatement certification is required of this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2000
- · Z (S) $1800
1926.652 A01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2012
- Abate by
- Jan 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,200 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(b) or (c) of this section. On November 28, 2011 an employee was not provided any cave-in protection, exposing him to the hazards associated with working in an 8 foot deep unprotected trench. In accordance with CFR 29 1903.19(d) abatement documentation is required of this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $4200
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 331095711.
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