OSHA Inspection: ABD CONSTRUCTION PROS, INC.

Issued

May 13, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $388 · Current $388

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.  ABD Construction Pros, 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 01                                                    01                                       03/15/2024 01                                                    03                                       03/15/2024  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): Powered industrial truck operator training.  Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this paragraph are identical to those set forth at 1910.178(l) of this chapter. 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), with certification records that includes the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  (a): On or about November 15, 2023 at the jobsite located at 621 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois, the employer did not certify that forklift operator(s) had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) with certification records. An employee was operating a Traverse Lift F-644 forklift to deliver lumber to the second level.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.   (a): On or about November 15, 2023 at the jobsite located at 621 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois, the employer did not ensure all employees exposed to the danger of head injury were equipped with protective helmets.  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from lumber and the forks of a forklift while conducting framing activities.

Issued

Dec 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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.  (a): On or about November 15, 2023 at the jobsite located at 621 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing framing activities and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,357 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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.   (a): On or about November 15, 2023 at the jobsite located at 621 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in framing activities and operating a pneumatic nail gun and buzz saw. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in this activity.  ABD Construction Pros, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1619405, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on November 2, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 672 Euclid Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126.

Issued

Dec 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,375 · Current $4,820 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.    (a): On or about November 15, 2023 at the jobsite located at 621 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 6 feet while engaged in residential framing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing construction activities.   ABD Construction Pros, 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 1619405, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on November 2, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 672 Euclid Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126.