OSHA Inspection: LM CONSTRUCTION 1 INC.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Jul 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $2,486

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.   On or about May 10, 2022 at jobsite located in 322 W. 2nd St., Hinsdale, IL 60521, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in framing activities operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in this activity.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Jul 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $2,486

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 10, 2022 at jobsite located in 322 W. 2nd St., Hinsdale, IL 60521, the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards approximately 20 feet while performing framing activities on a residential new structure without using fall protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

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 May 10, 2022 at jobsite located in 322 W. 2nd St., Hinsdale, IL 60521, the portable ladder to access the second level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Jul 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,571 · Current $9,571

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 May 10, 2022 at jobsite located in 322 W. 2nd St., Hinsdale, IL 60521, employees were exposed to fall hazards approximately 20 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).  The LM Construction 1 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 1543396, citation number 1 , item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 21, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 872 (Lot 41) W. Woodlawn Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451.