OSHA Inspection: PRO-BUILD CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  On or about October 16, 2024, employees working at heights exceeding six feet were not trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards, exposing the employees to a fall of 21 feet.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,646 · Current $10,646

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 October 16, 2024, employees performing residential construction activities were not protected from a fall, exposing employees to a 21 foot fall.  Pro-Build Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1743284 , citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 13, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 922 Prairie Park Ridge, IL 60068.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).