CHICAGO, IL —
OSHA Inspection: VAL IONESCO
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of VAL IONESCO in 5050 N. SHERIDAN RD., CHICAGO, IL 60640 (NAICS 238330). OSHA activity number 337004386.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- VAL IONESCO
- Site address
- 5050 N. SHERIDAN RD.
- City
- CHICAGO
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60640
- Mailing
- 6657 N. CRAWFORD AVE., LINCOLNWOOD, IL 60712
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- 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
- 238330
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.304 I01
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.304(i)(1): Each circular had-fed ripsaw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut: a) On or about October 17, 2013, employees were using unguarded Ryobi 10" Table Saw to cut and/or rip hardwood floor planks onsite. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $800
- — Z (S) $1600
1926.403 I02 I
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by cabinets or other forms of enclosures, nor by any of the means listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph: a) On or about October 17, 2013, employees installing hardwood flooring on the 6th floor of the building were exposed to the electrical hazards, where electrical panels were not protected against accidental contact with live parts by cover securely fastened in place. b) On or about October 17, 2013, employees installing hardwood flooring on the 6th floor of the building were exposed to the electrical hazards while using electrical receptacles that were not protected against accidental contact with live parts by enclosure or cover securely fastened in place. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.404 F06
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous: a) On or about October 17, 2013, electrical receptacles used by employees to power tools on site did not have a permanent and continuous path to ground. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.405 J01 I
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, or receptacles had live parts exposed to employee contact: a) On or about October 17, 2013, electrical receptacles used by employees to power tools onsite had live parts exposed to accidental contact. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.405 G01 III C
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(C): Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows or similar openings: a) On or about October 17, 2013, an extension cord was run through the window opening to power construction tools onsite. No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 337004386.
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