OSHA Inspection: RAMIREZ RENOVATION INC.

Issued

Sep 23, 2021

Abate by

Nov 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):  The employer failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Ramirez Renovation Inc.. failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Citation Number 		Item Number			Abatement Date  01			                         02				                08/11/2021  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

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.  On or about May 26, 2021 at jobsite located in 111 W. Elmwood Terrace., Elmhurst, IL. 60126, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 18 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing tear off activities.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.  On or about May 26, 2021 at jobsite located in 111 W. Elmwood Terrace., Elmhurst, IL. 60126, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 18 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Employees were observed not using fall protection correctly when the lifeline lanyard was connected to the front of the harness while performing roofing operations.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Abate by

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about May 26, 2021 at jobsite located in 111 W. Elmwood Terrace., Elmhurst, IL. 60126, the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 18 feet while performing roofing tear-off  on a residential home without using fall protection.