MAPLEWOOD, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: J CHAVEZ CONSTRUCTION LLC
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of J CHAVEZ CONSTRUCTION LLC in 1722 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040 (NAICS 238140). OSHA activity number 347485880.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- J CHAVEZ CONSTRUCTION LLC
- Site address
- 1722 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE
- City
- MAPLEWOOD
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07040
- Mailing
- 12 CHESTNUT ST APT 5, KEARNY, NJ 07032
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238140
- Employees
- 9
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1903.19 D01
- Issued
- Jun 13, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 27, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $398 · Current $398
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: a. 1722 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ The employer did not provide abatement certification and documentation for inspection number 1748588 citation # 1 Item # 1, citation #1 item 2, and Citation # 1 item # 3 pertaining to 1926.451(b)(1), 1926.451(g)(1)(vii) and 1926.451(g)(4)(i) respectively which were due on 11-29-2024. The employer was issued the citation and notification of penalty on 11-06-2024. Violation occurred on June 3, 2025.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $398
1926.451 B01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 29, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii) a. 1722 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ The employer allowed employees to use scaffolding not fully planked at approximately 15 feet above the ground while performing masonry work. Violation observed 5-13-2024
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4839
1926.451 G01 VII
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section: a. 1722 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ The employer did not ensure that the workers working from scaffolding, at approximately 30 feet, were protected from fall hazards. Five workers installing bricks to the building exterior were not utilizing a personal fall arrest system on a scaffold platform. Violation observed 05/13/2024
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4839
1926.451 G04 I
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 29, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms: a. 1722 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ The employer did not ensure that workers working from a scaffolding, at approximately 30 feet, were protected from fall hazards. Employees installing bricks to the building used the scaffolds where guardrails were not provided at the ends of the scaffold platforms. Violation observed 05/13/2024
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4839
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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 347485880.
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