OSHA Inspection: ZED CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Dec 16, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,735 · Current $1,368 Reduced

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 October 13, 2022, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employee was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 12 feet while performing roof tear-off  activities on a residential structure without using fall protection.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c)

Issued

Dec 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,571 · Current $4,786 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 October 13, 2022, at jobsite located in 1953 Hitchcock Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515, Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 12 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employee was engaged in roof tear-off.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.   ZED Construction  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 1426661, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 19, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 322 Hambletonian, Oakbrook, IL 60521.