OSHA Inspection: R.A.C CORP.

Issued

Sep 9, 2024

Abate by

Oct 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $427 · Current $427

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:   R.A.C. Corp. failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:   Citation?Number????????????????Item Number????????????????????????Abatement Date  01??????????????????????                          01???????????????????????  ??         ???????????   07/10/2024 01                                        02                                    07/10/2024 01                                        03                                    07/10/2024 01                                        04                                    07/10/2024 02                                        01                                    07/10/2024  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 27, 2024

Abate by

Jul 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,281 · Current $2,281

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not 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 March 28,2024 , at the above addressed jobsite, employees  were exposed to eye injury while operating a leaf blower to remove roofing debris without the benefit of eye protection.

Issued

Jun 27, 2024

Abate by

Jul 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:    a)  On or about March 28, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite,  employees performing roofing work were exposed to electrical hazards while working in close proximity to a  live 120/240 volt power line.

Issued

Jun 27, 2024

Abate by

Jul 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii).  a) On or about March 28, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were engaged in residential roofing activities 6 feet or more above lower levels and were not trained to identify fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 27, 2024

Abate by

Jul 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,042 · Current $3,042

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1):  The employer did not comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators:    a)  On or about March 28, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a material hoist as a ladder to access the roof.

Issued

Jun 27, 2024

Abate by

Jul 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,126 · Current $9,126

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor were the employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):   a) On or about March 28, 2024 , at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to fall hazards of  approximately 9 feet ground to eave while performing residential roofing work.  R.A.C. Corp. 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 1614950, citation 1, item 1, and was affirmed final order on June, 12, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 733 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304.