OSHA Inspection: LINDEMANN CHIMNEY SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Mar 3, 2022

Abate by

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,381 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:  a) On or about February 15, 2022, employees were exposed to struck-by and laceration hazards while using an unguarded angle grinder to cut masonry.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 3, 2022

Abate by

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and/or were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee:  a)  On or about February 15, 2022, anchorages being used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached.  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

Mar 3, 2022

Abate by

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $22,333 · Current $10,500 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 or about February 15, 2022, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 21 feet while performing chimney work from a roof.  Lindemann Chimney Service, 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 1469445, citation 1, item 1, and was affirmed final order on July 7, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 842 N Columbian Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302.  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.