NORTHBROOK, IL —
OSHA Inspection: UL LLC
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of UL LLC in 333 PFINGSTEN ROAD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 (NAICS 541380). OSHA activity number 342956521.
What this inspection record means
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- UL LLC
- Site address
- 333 PFINGSTEN ROAD
- City
- NORTHBROOK
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60062
- Mailing
- 333 PFINGSTEN ROAD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 541380
- Employees
- 1400
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.28 B01 I
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $11,641 · Current $9,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following; Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Hydro Laboratory- On February 15, 2018, the employer did not provide a standard guardrail system at the mobile ladder stand, including a top rail 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the work platform and a midrail installed between the platform and the top edge of the guardrail system, or the equivalent, to prevent employee(s) from falling approximately nine feet to the concrete floor below. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $9000
- — Z (S) $11641
1910.29 B01
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface: a) Hydro Laboratory- On February 15, 2018, the employer did not provide a top rail at the appropriate height on the testing platform to prevent employee(s) from falling approximately nine feet to the concrete floor below. The railing that was provided measured 33.5 inches. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.29 B02 I
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface: a) Hydro Laboratory- On February 15, 2018, the employer did not provide a midrail installed between the platform and the top edge of the guardrail system, or the equivalent, to prevent employee(s) from falling approximately nine feet to the concrete floor below. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 B03
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $11,641 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(3): Modified crane(s) were not checked thoroughly for the new rated load by a qualified engineer or the equipment manufacturer: a) Hydro Laboratory- On or about February 8, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the East Crane was load tested following the installation of the new hoist. b) Hydro Laboratory- On February 15, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the West Crane was load tested following the installation of the new hoist. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $11641
1910.179 J01 I
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(i): Prior to initial use, all new and altered cranes were not inspected to insure compliance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.179(j): a) Hydro Laboratory- On or about February 15, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that after the inspection of new hoists on the East and West Cranes that a full inspection was performed of each crane prior to being placed into service. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 M01
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $8,315 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): A thorough inspection of all ropes were not being made at least once a month: a) Hydro Laboratory- On or about February 15, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the running ropes on the East and West Cranes were inspected monthly and that inspection certification records were maintained. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4500
- — Z (S) $8315
1910.179 N03 I
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $11,641 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(i): The load was not well secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before it was lifted more than a few inches: (a) Hydro Laboratory- On or about February 8, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that a load was well secured in the sling before it was lifted more than a few inches, because the employees used an eyebolt and hex reducing nut with mismatched threads.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10000
- — Z (S) $11641
1910.179 N03 IV
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $11,641 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(iv): Cranes were used for side pulls and not specifically authorized by a responsible person who had determined that the stability of the crane was not thereby endangered and that various parts of the crane would not be overstressed: a) Hydro Laboratory- On February 15, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that only approved side pulls were performed with the Hydro West Crane. The crane was used to upright a large cabinet. The employer did not have any responsible person determine if the lift would endanger the stability of the crane and various parts would not become overstressed. During the lift parts of the rope and drum did become overstressed and this resulted in damage to the rope. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $11641
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Source
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