OSHA Inspection: GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $569 · Current $569

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(3): The employer did not submit certification that abatement is complete for each cited violation, in addition to the information required by paragraph (h) of this section, the date and method of abatement and a statement that affected employees and their representatives have been informed of the abatement.   The employer did not submit certification that abatement is complete, including the date and method of abatement, for each citation issued on January 23, 2024.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $569 · Current $569

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.   The employer did not submit documentation that abatement is complete, including the date and method of abatement, for each willful and repeat citation issued on January 23, 2024.

Issued

Jan 23, 2024

Abate by

Feb 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,071 · Current $5,071

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about January 5, 2024, an employee was exposed to physical hazards while operating a rough terrain forklift, and the employer did not provide training and evaluation to the forklift operator, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.  This training would include:  a.	Combination of formal instruction (lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), b.	Practical training (demonstration performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and c.	Evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Jan 23, 2024

Abate by

Feb 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,056 · Current $4,056

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a):  Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:   On or about January 5, 2024, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 8 feet, while accessing and exiting the top plate via two stepladders 2 feet and 4 feet below the top plate, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.

Issued

Jan 23, 2024

Abate by

Feb 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $60,840 · Current $60,840

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):  Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):    On or about January 5, 2024, and January 10, 2024, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 8 and 9 feet without fall protection to the interior and exterior of the residential home, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.

Issued

Jan 23, 2024

Abate by

Feb 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $25,353 · Current $25,353

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):  The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:  On or about January 5, 2024, employees were exposed to fall and forklift hazards, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.  The employer did not have an effective safety and health program with specific work rules, competent person oversight, and employee training to govern employees' activities.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1638116, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 27, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT SOUTH SIDE OF ROAD, VISION CIRCLE, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1614200, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 29, 2022, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT FRONT OF 1104 VISION CIRCLE, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.

Issued

Jan 23, 2024

Abate by

Feb 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):  The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  On or about January 5, 2024, employees were exposed to fall and forklift hazards, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.  The employer did not have a competent person conducting frequent and periodic safety inspections at the construction site.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1638116, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1b AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 27, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT SOUTH SIDE OF ROAD, VISION CIRCLE, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1614200, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 29, 2022, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT FRONT OF 1104 VISION CIRCLE, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.