OSHA Inspection: AEGIS CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC.

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $14,939 · Current $7,700 Reduced

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:    a)  On June 12, 2017, employees using pneumatic nail guns were not wearing safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to hazards associated with eye injury.    Aegis Construction Group Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1227614, citation 2, item 1, and was affirmed final order on June 6, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 3802 N. Molleck Dr., Peoria, IL 61615.    Aegis Construction Group Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1203711, citation 1, item 1b, and was affirmed final order on February 27, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 2018 W. Kellogg Ave., West Peoria, IL 61604.    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

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,366 · Current $4,300 Reduced

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):       a)  On June 12, 2017, employees performing roofing work were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 13.7 feet.    Aegis Construction Group 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 1227614, citation 1, item 2a, and was affirmed final order on June 6, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 3802 N. Molleck Dr., Peoria, IL 61615.      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

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1):  The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:    a)  On or about June 12, 2017, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).