OSHA Inspection: MANGO CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i): Employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces were not instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective and emergency equipment required:     a) Employees were required to enter and work inside a concrete storm sewer manhole without being provided with safety instructions to recognize and control the hazards associated with entering and working in confined spaces.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59: Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 1910.1200 of this chapter.     29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:     a) Employees were not provided with information and training when required to cut and drill through a concrete manhole containing crystalline silica during construction work performed at the site.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $13,200 · Current $5,000 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(c):     a) Employees were not protected from the hazard of cave-ins by adequate shoring, sloping, or other protective means while working in the south end of the trench at a depth of approximately 5 feet 6 inches.     b) Employees were not protected from the hazard of cave-ins by adequate shoring, sloping, or other protective means while working in the north end of the trench at a depth of approximately 6 feet.       Mango 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 inspection number 811721, citation number 2, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2013, with respect to a worksite located at 214 N. William Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois.         Mango 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 inspection number 558718, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a worksite located at 887 Spruce, Winnetka, Illinois.     Mango 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 inspection number 494678, citation number 1, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on August 31, 2012, with respect to a worksite located at 138 Callan, Evanston, Illinois.         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.

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:       a) Worn and frayed electrical cords were used to supply electricity to tools and equipment at the site.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).