OSHA Inspection: TBR CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Jul 3, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,071 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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 March 13, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer failed to train employees on the operation of powered industrial trucks.  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards, fall hazards and improper use such as raising employees to dangerous heights on unapproved platforms.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 3, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,071 · Current $3,042 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:  On or about March 13, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was standing on a piece a of plywood that was on the forks of an all-terrain forklift performing carpentry work. The platform was not properly secured to the lift and the employee had no controls for operation of the lift. The employee did not have any guard rails or any protection from falling  exposing the employee to a fall of approximately 12.8 feet above ground.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 3, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $25,353 · Current $15,212 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 was 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 March 13, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, employee(s) were performing carpentry work on a residential house and were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 12.8 feet above ground and were not using any means of fall protection.   TBR Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1589137, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 21, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1406 Nottinghill Dr. Lemont, IL. 60439.  TBR Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1711272, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 28, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 12283 Copper Ridge Ct., Lemont IL 60439.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).