OSHA Inspection: EZR CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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:    a)  Employees working in an excavation of up to approximately 6.3 in depth were not provided a safe means of egress.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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:    a)  Employees working in and around a roadway were not wearing warning vests.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(e)(1)(ii):  Support systems were not installed and removed in a manner that protected employees from cave-ins, structural collapses, or from being struck by members of the support system:    a)  Employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while installing plywood shoring from within a trench approximately 6.1 feet in depth.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,800 · Current $2,400 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 1926.652(c):      a)  Employees working in an excavation up to approximately 6.4 feet in depth were exposed to cave-in hazards.    b)  Employees installing plywood shoring in an excavation approximately 6.1 feet in depth were exposed to cave-in hazards.    EZR Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA violation number 108954, citation 1, item 4, issued on December 12, 2011 and became final order on or about December 13, 2011 with respect to a workplace located at 808 Lilly Lane, Palatine, IL 60067.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.