OSHA Inspection: RHINO EXTERIOR, INC.

Issued

Apr 17, 2023

Abate by

Jun 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $376 · Current $376

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:  Rhino Exterior, 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			                         01				                03/01/2023  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 17, 2023

Abate by

Jun 6, 2023

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.  Rhino Exterior, Inc. 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                                                    02                                       03/01/2023   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall 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.  a) On or about November 8, 2022 at jobsite 1436 Bridgedale Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in roofing activities operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in this activity.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.   a) On or about November 8, 2022 at jobsite 1436 Bridgedale Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois, the employer did not prepare and maintain fall protection certification records.   Employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not maintain records of training.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $29,005 · Current $17,400 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 1926.501(b) provides for an alternative fall protection measure.   a) On or about November 8, 2022 at jobsite 1436 Bridgedale Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois, employees engaged in roofing activities were exposed to falls of over 18 feet to the ground level while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.