OSHA Inspection: SERGIO ESCO CONSTRUCTION, 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:  Sergio Esco Construction, 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				                2/17/2023  01			                         02				                2/17/2023  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.  Sergio Esco Construction, 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 02                                                    01                                       02/17/2023   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Feb 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,009 · Current $2,009

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 November 10, 2022, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while performing roof installations 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

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Feb 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

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 November 10, 2022, the portable ladder used to access the roof level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazard.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Feb 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $23,438 · Current $23,438

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 November 10, 2022, Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in roof installation activities.  Sergio Esco Construction, 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 1344811, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 2, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 773 - 783- Lee St., Des Plaines., IL 60016.