OSHA Inspection: MAESTRO CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2024

Abate by

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $996 · Current $996

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.  Maestro Construction, 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                                                    01a                                       06/21/2024 01                                                    01b                                       06/21/2024 02                                                    01                                       06/21/2024 03                                                    01                                       07/08/2024 04                                                    01                                       06/21/2024   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 6, 2024

Abate by

Jun 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,421 · Current $12,421

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, shall be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m), nor contact any lower level:  On or about December 11, 2023, an employee performing construction activities at heights exceeding six (6) feet rigged his personal fall arrest system where he could fall and contact the lower level, exposing the employee to a fall of approximately 10 feet.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 6, 2024

Abate by

Jun 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body belt shall be located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness shall be located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.  On or about December 11, 2023, an employee performing construction activities at heights exceeding six (6) feet was wearing a personal fall arrest harness where the attachment point was not located in the center of the wearer's back, exposing the employee to a fall of approximately 10 feet.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 6, 2024

Abate by

Jun 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $124,219 · Current $124,219

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. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  Employees are exposed to fall hazards while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels.  The employer does not protect each employee by means of a guardrail system, safety net system, personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure.    The following instances most recently occurred on or about December 11, 2023, at 1389 Greenbrook, Hanover Park, IL 60133:        a) Employees engaged in residential construction activities (Truss install/ sheeting) are not protected from falling from unprotected roof edges, exposing employees to a 20-foot fall.     b)  Employees engaged in residential construction activities are not protected from falling through unguarded windows, exposing employees to a 15-foot fall.        c)  Employees engaged in residential construction activities (walking top plate) are not protected from falling from an unprotected wall plate, exposing employees to a 10-foot fall.           Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2024

Abate by

Jul 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,774 · Current $1,774

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.   The employer does not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.  a) This most recently occurred on or about December 11, 2023, at 1389 Greenbrook, Hanover Park, IL 60133.  The employer does not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards while engaged in framing work.  Maestro Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.503(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1638613, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 15, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 1310-1314 Greenbrook Ct. Hanover Park, IL 60133.

Issued

Jun 6, 2024

Abate by

Jun 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used.  On or about December 11, 2023, employees were exposed to an electrical shock while using a 110-volt extension cord with damaged insulation and the inner conductors exposed.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).