OSHA Inspection: LEON REMODELING CO.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated:   (a) Jobsite at 1420 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60540 - On or about October 19, 2023, an employee operating a Genie telescopic boom lift was not wearing an approved body belt or other restraint system while raising and lowering the basket, thereby exposing the employee to a fall of up to 46.67 feet.  (b) Jobsite at 1420 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60540 - On or about October 19, 2023, an employee driving a Genie telescopic boom lift was not wearing a body belt or other restraint system, thereby exposing the employee to fall hazards.  Abatement documentation is not required of this item.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  (a) Unit 520 3BR-01 - On or about October 19, 2023, a supervisor failed to utilize a personal fall arrest system when receiving material while standing on the unprotected edge of a balcony at around 46.67 feet above a lower level.  Abatement documentation is not required for this item.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:   (a) Jobsite at 1420 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60540 - On or about October 19, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees required to perform painting and construction-related work at heights of around 46.67 feet were trained in recognition of fall hazards and appropriate fall protection use.   Abatement documentation is not required of this item.