OSHA Inspection: FIVE STAR HIGHLAND BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Aug 9, 2023

Abate by

Sep 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $413 · Current $413

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:  Five Star Highland Builders, 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  03			                         01				                06/20/2023  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 9, 2023

Abate by

Sep 28, 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.  Five Star Highland Builders, 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                                       06/20/2023   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,947 · Current $2,947

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.  On or about March 14, 2023, employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to eye injury hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection. Employer did not ensure that employees that were engaged in framing activities utilizing pneumatic guns were using  safety glasses or another form of eye protection.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jun 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,313 · Current $10,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  On or about March 14, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 18 feet while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing framing activities.   Five Star Highland Builders, 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 1398062, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 19, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 830 Park Ave., River Forest, IL. 60305.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jun 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 March 14, 2023, 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 documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).