OSHA Inspection: GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Apr 24, 2025

Abate by

May 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $91,033 · Current $91,033

General-duty citation text

29 C.F.R. � 1926.501(13) states, 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.  Graber & Sons Construction, LLC does not ensure employees are protected from fall hazards of 6 feet or greater by guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems. Nor does Graber & Sons provide alternative fall protection measures consistent with � 1926.501(b). The employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed on the following dates while performing framing work at a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois:  a. On or about November 7, 2024, five employees were exposed to fall hazards of 10 feet without fall protection. b. On or about November 13, 2024, one employee was exposed to fall hazards greater than 10 feet without fall protection.  To abate this violation, the Graber & Sons Construction, LLC must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from falls and that no employee is permitted to engage in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels without a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system in compliance with 29 C.F.R. � 1926.501(b) at all future worksites. Furthermore, should the employer establish that the exception set forth in 29 C.F.R. � 1926.501(b)(13) applies, then fall protection must be provided in accordance with 29 C.F.R. � 1926.502(k).  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. � 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance including a description of how these steps protect employees from fall hazards.   GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC 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 1719633, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MARCH 7, 2024, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 711 COLE LANE, LOT 703, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC 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 1711027, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 22, 2024, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT LOT 101 R, VISION SOUTH, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC 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 1638116, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 27, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT SOUTH SIDE OF ROAD, VISION CIRCLE, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC 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 1598010, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 31, 2022, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT CORNER OF SHILOH DRIVE AND WINTERBERRY DRIVE, SAVOY, ILLINOIS 61874.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC 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 1597437, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 31, 2022, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 117 SHILOH DRIVE, SAVOY, ILLINOIS 61874.

Issued

Apr 24, 2025

Abate by

May 9, 2025

Penalty

Initial $52,021 · Current $52,021

General-duty citation text

29 C.F.R. � 1926.20(b)(1) provides, It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.   Graber & Sons Construction, LLC does not maintain a program including specific workplace procedures, measures or work rules to ensure employees use appropriate fall protection in compliance with 29 C.F.R. � 1926.501(b)(13). To abate this item, the employer must initiate and maintain a program to ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. � 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance with 29 C.F.R. �1926.20(b)(1).  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1719633, CITATION NUMBER 3, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MARCH 7, 2024, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 711 COLE LANE, LOT 703, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1711027, CITATION NUMBER 3, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 22, 2024, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT LOT 101 R, VISION SOUTH, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1638116, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 27, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT SOUTH SIDE OF ROAD, VISION CIRCLE, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1614200, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 29, 2022, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT FRONT OF 1104 VISION CIRCLE, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1598010, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 31, 2022, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT CORNER OF SHILOH DRIVE AND WINTERBERRY DRIVE, SAVOY, ILLINOIS 61874.  GRABER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1597437, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 31, 2022, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 117 SHILOH DRIVE, SAVOY, ILLINOIS 61874.