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OSHA Inspection: NELSON SASH SYSTEMS, INC. DBA NSS EXTERIORS

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of NELSON SASH SYSTEMS, INC. DBA NSS EXTERIORS in 643 S. LINCOLN, HINSDALE, IL 60521 (NAICS 238350). OSHA activity number 347397234.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
NELSON SASH SYSTEMS, INC. DBA NSS EXTERIORS
Site address
643 S. LINCOLN
City
HINSDALE
State
IL
ZIP
60521
Mailing
4650 WEST 120TH ST, ALSIP, IL 60803

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
238350
Employees
3
Ownership type
A

Citations

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.501 B04 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $3687.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.   On or about April 8, 2024, an employee was not protected from stepping into or through an unguarded skylight opening, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with stepping/ falling through an open skylight hole.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $3687

1926.501 B13

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $6452.00 · Current $4516.00 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. 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.  On or about April 8, 2024, employees performing residential construction activities (skylight instillation) were not protected from a fall, exposing employees to a fall from the second floor at a height exceeding 16 feet.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4516
  • — Z (S) $6452

1926.502 D06

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $3687.00 · Current $2581.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(6)(i): Unless the snaphook is a locking type and designed for the following connections, snaphooks shall not be engaged directly to webbing, rope or wire rope:  On or about April 8, 2024, an employee connected his lifeline snaphook directly to the  lifeline rope, exposing the employee to a the hazards associated with an improperly rigged snaphook.   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2581
  • — Z (S) $3687

1926.502 D15

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $3687.00 · Current $2581.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows:  On or about April 8, 2024, an employees anchor point (sanitary stack) was not designed to support 5,000 pounds, exposing the employee to a the hazards associated with an improperly installed anchor.   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2581
  • — Z (S) $3687

1926.503 B01

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  On or about April 8, 2024, the employer did not certify written fall protection training for an employee performing  construction operations at heights exceeding six feet.   No abatement documentation is required of this item.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347397234.