OSHA Inspection: WINDY CITY ROOTER, INC.

Issued

Sep 5, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $2,837

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified in Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.  a) On April 14, 2025, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not fully and properly implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1 when operating a handheld power saw, TS 420 STIHL Cutquik�, when cutting a concrete sidewalk containing up to 9% crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with an integrated water delivery system that continuously feeds water to the blade.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 5, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(d)(2)(i): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section:  a) On April 14, 2025, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not assess the exposure of an employee exposed to respirable crystalline silica when operating a handheld power saw, TS 420 STIHL Cutquik�, to cut a concrete sidewalk containing up to 9% of crystalline silica (Quartz).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 5, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan that consists at least the following elements:  a) On April 14, 2025, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not establish and implement a site specific written exposure control plan that outlined at least the following elements: a description of the tasks that can expose employees to respirable crystalline silica; a description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection for each task; a description of housekeeping measures; and if necessary, a description of the procedures to limit access to work areas to minimize employee exposure to crystalline silica. Employee(s) were exposed to dust containing up to 9% crystalline silica (quartz) when cutting concrete sidewalk with a handheld power saw.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.