CLARENDON HILLS, IL —
OSHA Inspection: CLEARSKY ROOFING INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of CLEARSKY ROOFING INC. in 61 HARRIS AVE., CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 347010050.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CLEARSKY ROOFING INC.
- Site address
- 61 HARRIS AVE.
- City
- CLARENDON HILLS
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60514
- Mailing
- 3654 N. KIMBALL AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60618
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238160
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.100 A
- Issued
- Nov 1, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $2,679 · Current $1,555 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, employees shall be protected by protective helmets: On or about October 2, 2023, Employees were not wearing a protective helmet where there was a possible danger of head injury from falling objects. Employees were engaged in roofing installation and roof tear-off activities in upper level and exposing the employees to struck by hazards from falling objects. Employees in ground level were not protected by protective helmets. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1555
- — Z (S) $2679
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Nov 1, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $4,688 · Current $2,723 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 2, 2023, Employees were exposed to fall hazards in approximately 9-14 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in roof installation and tear-off activities. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2722.5
- — Z (S) $4688
1926.503 A01
- Issued
- Nov 1, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 24, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $4,688 · Current $2,723 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: On or about October 2, 2023, the employer did not to ensure that employees were adequately trained to recognize and minimize hazards associated with falls. Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 9-14 feet, while performing roofing activities on a residential structure without using fall protection. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2722.5
- — Z (S) $4688
1926.1053 B01
- Issued
- Nov 1, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $2,679 · Current $0 Reduced
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 October 2, 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. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2679
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347010050.
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