OSHA Inspection: C.G.O. CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Apr 25, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts shall not be used  to support scaffold platforms  unless the entire platform is  attached to the forklift and  the forklift is  not moved horizontally while the platform is occupied:  On or about January 17, 2025 the employer used a telehandler lift to raise a work platform basket to lift employees in excess of 20 feet high. Employees were observed performing framing operations in an elevated work platform by a Genie GTH-844 that was not attached and secure to the forklift, exposing employees to fall and struck-by hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Apr 25, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1):Employees on scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)-(vii) of this section:  On or about January 17, 2025, an employee was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while engaged in roof construction activities from the working platform attached to the telehandler. Employer did not ensure the employee was protected by  personal fall protection equipment as specified in the telehandler manual.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Apr 25, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.454(a)(1): The employer failed to have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained regarding the nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards in the work area.  On or about January 17, 2025, the employer did not  ensure that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while engaged in roofing activities from a work platform attached to the Genie GTH-844 Telehandler and not utilizing fall protection.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Apr 25, 2025

Penalty

Initial $24,825 · Current $12,700 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:  On or about January 17, 2025 , Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20  feet while engaged in residential framing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in installing new residential roofing.   C.G.O . 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 1664600, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 215 N. Washington, Hinsdale, IL. 60521.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).