OSHA Inspection: TITAN 1 CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Sep 18, 2020

Abate by

Nov 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,906 · Current $2,760 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.      On or about August 27, 2020, employees were exposed to fall hazards approximately 25 feet high while framing a residential property.  Fall protection was not being utilized while performing framing operations.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).      Titan 1 Construction Corp. 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 1456572, citation 1, item 3a, and was affirmed as a final order on February 25, 2020, with respect to a worksite located at 1123 Franklin Ave., River Forest, IL.

Issued

Sep 18, 2020

Abate by

Nov 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,545 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were used for purposes other than the purposes for which they were designed:    On or about August 27, 2020, employees used an A-frame ladder in the closed position, exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 25 feet.     Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Sep 18, 2020

Abate by

Nov 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,634 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grab rail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.  In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.      On or about August 27, 2020, at the above addressed jobsite, the portable ladder to access the upper framing roof platform did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface nor was it secured at the top, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with falls.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).      Titan 1 Construction Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1456572, citation 1, item 4b, and was affirmed as a final order on February 25, 2020, with respect to a worksite located at 1123 Franklin Ave., River Forest, IL.