OSHA Inspection: MH CARPENTRY, INC.

Issued

Sep 22, 2025

Abate by

Nov 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $398

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  MH Carpentry, Inc., Inc. failed to submit documents to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date verifying  that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Citation Number                      Item  Number                 Abatement Date 01                                                    01                                       08/21/2025 02                                                    02                                       08/21/2025 03                                                    01                                       08/21/2025 03                                                    02                                       08/21/2025  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 31, 2025

Abate by

Aug 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.602(d):Powered industrial truck operator training.  Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this paragraph are identical to those set forth at �1910.178(l) of this chapter. 29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not certify that forklift operator(s) had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) with certification records. An employee was operating a telehandler forklift to deliver material to the top level, approximately 11.1  feet above ground.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,015 · Current $3,015

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  On or about June 23, 2025, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in residential construction activities operating a pneumatic nail gun and battery powered circular saw. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in framing activities.

Issued

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,015 · Current $3,015

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about June 23, 2025, the portable ladder to access the second level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.  Employees were using the ladder to access the second level for residential construction activities.

Issued

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.  On or about June 23, 2025,  the employer did not ensure ladders were used in a manner to prevent fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards while using the top step of an A-frame ladder to access the second level for residential construction activities.

Issued

Jul 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,930 · Current $9,930

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.   Instance (a): On or about June 23, 2025, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 11.1 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing framing activities.  Instance (b): On or about June 24, 2025, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 11.1 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing framing activities.  MH Carpentry, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1660264, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 17062 Foxtail Drive, Orland Park, IL 60467.

Issued

Jul 31, 2025

Abate by

Aug 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,094 · Current $7,094

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.  Instance (a): On or about June 23, 2025, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not provide a training program to recognize fall hazards and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Instance (b): On or about June 24, 2025, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not provide a training program to recognize fall hazards and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  MH Carpentry, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1660264, citation number 2, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 17062 Foxtail Drive, Orland Park, IL 60467.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 31, 2025

Abate by

Aug 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.   On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not ensure that relocatable power taps were used as directed.  The relocatable power tap outer sheath was damaged, exposing employees to shock and fire hazards.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 31, 2025

Abate by

Aug 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e) Cords and cables. 29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1):Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used.  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the Makita Multi-Employer Battery Charger was safe for use, exposing employees to shock and fire hazards.  The charger outer sheath was damaged and wrapped in tape.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).