OSHA Inspection: TWINS CONSTRUCTION OF ROCKFORD LLC

Issued

Sep 21, 2022

Abate by

Nov 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $349

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:  Twins Construction of Rockford LLC. 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				                08/12/2022 02			                         01				                08/12/2022  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 21, 2022

Abate by

Nov 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  Twins Construction of Rockford LLC. failed to submit documents to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date verifying  that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Citation Number                      Item  Number                 Abatement Date 01                                                    01                                       08/12/2022   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 15, 2022

Abate by

Aug 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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 June 9, 2022, at jobsite 311 Galvin Pkwy, Harvard, Illinois 60033, employees engaged in roofing activities were exposed to falls of approximately 18 feet or more above ground level 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)

Issued

Jul 15, 2022

Abate by

Aug 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

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 June 9, 2022,  at jobsite located at 311 Galvin Pkwy, Harvard, IL 60033, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in roofing activities operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employee while securing shingles to the roof.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Jul 15, 2022

Abate by

Aug 12, 2022

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 June 9, 2022, the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18 feet while performing roofing activities on a residential structure without using fall protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)