OSHA Inspection: FINO EXTERIOR INC.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Dec 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,084 · Current $6,084

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  a.  On or about October 16, 2024, at the jobsite located at 25217 Balmoral Dr., Shorewood, Illinois, an employee was not wearing protective helmet where there was a possible danger of head injury from falling objects while engaged in roof loading activities.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $70,976 · Current $70,976

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were 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):  a.  On or about October 16, 2024, at the jobsite located at 25217 Balmoral Dr., Shorewood, Illinois, employees engaged in roofing activities were not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately nine (9) feet seven (7) inches, above the ground, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.  b. On or about October 16, 2024, at the jobsite located at 25217 Balmoral Dr., Shorewood, Illinois, employees engaged in roofing activities were not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately twenty (20) feet two (2) inches above the ground, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.  Fino Exterior, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1726952, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 15, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 1544 N. Haven Drive, Palatine, IL 60038.  Fino Exterior, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1687819, citation 2, item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on January 8, 2024, with respect to a worksite located at 711 E. Crestwood Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois.   Fino Exterior, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(11) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1666504, citation 1, item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2023, with respect to a worksite located at 1190 North Hicks Road, Palatine, Illinois.   Fino Exterior, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1539500, citation 1, item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on November 2, 2021, with respect to a worksite located at 330 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, Illinois.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,169 · Current $12,169

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause them to lose balance and fall:(a)  a.  On or about October 16, 2024, at the jobsite located at 25217 Balmoral Dr., Shorewood, Illinois, employees were carrying roof shingles up the ladder, thereby exposing the employees to hazards associated with falls.  Fino Exterior Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22) previously cited standard), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 16878919, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 711 E Crestwood Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including 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.  a. On or about October 16, 2024, at the jobsite located at 25217 Balmoral Dr., Shorewood, Illinois, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.