OSHA Inspection: WILCO CARPENTRY, INC.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Sep 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $1,320

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:  An employee using a pneumatic nail gun was not wearing safety glasses, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with eye injuries.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Sep 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $6,160

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to the hazards associated with construction work as the employer did not have a competent person conduct frequent and regular safety inspections.  Wilco Carpentry, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 967816, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 290 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL 60124.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $88 · Current $88

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  On or about April 22, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees using hand-held circular saws which were connected to a cracked, frayed and worn extension cord, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with electrical shock.  Wilco Carpentry, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 967816, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 290 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL 60124.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Sep 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $15,400 · Current $15,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   On or about April 22, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential carpentry operations above the second floor ceiling joists were note protected from falling to the ground, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards of nineteen (19) feet eight (8) inches.   Wilco Carpentry, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 988795, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 9, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 3618 Daisy Ln, Elgin, IL 60124.  Wilco Carpentry, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 967816, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on May 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 290 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL 60124.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Sep 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:  On or about April 22, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees used the stairway to the second floor which was not equipped with at least one handrail, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.  Wilco Carpentry, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(I), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 967816, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on May 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 290 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL 60124.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).