GLENCOE, IL —
OSHA Inspection: VELOCITY ROOF VAC SERVICE, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of VELOCITY ROOF VAC SERVICE, INC. in 1185 SHERIDAN ROAD, GLENCOE, IL 60022 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 342568607.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- VELOCITY ROOF VAC SERVICE, INC.
- Site address
- 1185 SHERIDAN ROAD
- City
- GLENCOE
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60022
- Mailing
- 1746 S. LALONDE AVE., LOMBARD, IL 60148
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- 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
- 238160
- Employees
- 2
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.501 B03
- Issued
- Oct 24, 2017
- Abate by
- Oct 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,422 · Current $2,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3): Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems: a) On or about August 22, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 20 feet between two roof decks (an upper roof deck and a lower roof deck) while hoisting materials at the roof edge. b) On or about August 22, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 20 feet between a roof deck and the ground while hoisting materials at the roof edge. 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.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2250
- — Z (S) $3422
1926.502 F04
- Issued
- Oct 24, 2017
- Abate by
- Oct 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,422 · Current $2,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(f)(4): Mechanical equipment on roofs was used or stored in areas where employees were not protected by a warning line system, guardrail system, or personal fall arrest system: a) On or about August 22, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 40 feet while operating mechanical equipment (roof vacuum) at and along the roof edge without the benefit of fall protection. 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.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2250
- — Z (S) $3422
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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 342568607.
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