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OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR FABRICATION INC.

Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of SUPERIOR FABRICATION INC. in S. COLUMBUS DRIVE AND E JACKSON DR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 41.875782 N, 87.620815 W, CHICAGO, IL 60604 (NAICS 332999). OSHA activity number 346810971.

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Site address
S. COLUMBUS DRIVE AND E JACKSON DR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 41.875782 N, 87.620815 W
City
CHICAGO
State
IL
ZIP
60604
Mailing
377 LOWER BRUSH CREEK ROAD, LINDEN, TN 37096
Inspection type
Unprogrammed Related (G)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332999
Employees
10
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 L01 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Sep 28, 2023
Abate by
Nov 2, 2023
Penalty
Initial $7,813 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a)  On or about June 30, 2023, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not train and evaluate the employee operating the Xtreme XR 1255-B Telehandler Forklift Serial no. XR1255071392024.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $7813

1926.20 B01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Sep 28, 2023
Abate by
Nov 30, 2023
Penalty
Initial $7,813 · Current $4,250 Reduced
29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):  The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a) On or about June 30, 2023, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not maintain programs to provide for compliance with the OSH Act to control or minimize the safety and health hazards associated with temporary fencing installation operations that his employees are required to perform.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4250
  • — Z (S) $7813

1926.21 B02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Sep 28, 2023
Abate by
Nov 30, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):  The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury  a)  On or about June 30, 2023, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were performing temporary fence installation operations and the employer did not instruct the employee's in the recognition, avoidance and control of hazards associated with the work environment.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1926.100 A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 28, 2023
Penalty
Initial $7,813 · Current $4,250 Reduced
29 CFR  1926.100(a):  Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  a)  On or about June 30, 2023, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing temporary fence installation activities were not protected from overhead hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4250
  • — Z (S) $7813

1926.251 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Sep 28, 2023
Penalty
Initial $6,250 · Current $4,500 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(1):  Rigging equipment for material handling was not inspected prior to each use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe.  Defective rigging equipment was not removed from service:  a) On or about June 30, 2023, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not inspect the Xtreme XR 1255-B Telehandler Forklift Serial no. XR1255071392024 and its rigging equipment for defects prior to use, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with defective rigging equipment.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4500
  • — Z (S) $6250

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