OSHA Inspection: KIMBERLY CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Mar 3, 2026

Abate by

Apr 3, 2026

Penalty

Initial $478 · Current $478

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  Kimberly Construction, LLC failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected.  Citation Number             Item Number             Abatement Date 01                                           01                                     01/20/2026 01                                           02a                                   01/20/2026 01                                           02b                                   01/20/2026 01                                           03                                      02/03/2026  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 15, 2025

Abate by

Jan 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,809 · Current $6,809

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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:  a) On July 24, 2025, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using pneumatic nail guns and using electric power saws without wearing eye protection.  Kimberly Construction, LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926. 102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1800930, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 10, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 541 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 15, 2025

Abate by

Jan 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $11,916

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(f): Section 4.1.9(c) American National Standards Institute 01.1-1961, Safety code for /Woodworking Machinery as adopted by 29 CFR 1926.304(f): Radial saw(s) used for ripping were not provided with anti-kickback fingers, guards, and spreaders.  a) On July 24, 2025, employees operated a table saw without the use of anti-kickback fingers.  b) On July 24, 2025, employees operated a table saw without the use of a spreader.  Kimberly Construction, LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926. 304(f), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1800930, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on July 10, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 541 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL.  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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Dec 15, 2025

Abate by

Jan 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(i)(1): Each circular hand-fed rip saw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw blade above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut:  a) On July 24, 2025, employees were using a circular hand-fed rip saw without guarding on the portion of the blade above the table to cut siding and trim boards.  Kimberly Construction, LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926. 304(i)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1800930, citation number 1, item number 2c and was affirmed as a final order on July 10, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 541 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL.  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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Dec 15, 2025

Abate by

Feb 3, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $8,513

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 or about July 24, 2025 at the above mentioned address, Kimberly Construction LLC,. did not assess the exposure of employees to respirable crystalline silica when cutting fiber-cement siding and trim boards containing up to 30% respirable crystalline silica (Quartz).  Kimberly Construction, LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926. 1153(d)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1800930, citation number 1, item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on July 10, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 541 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL.  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, or written records.

Issued

Dec 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $39,723 · Current $39,723

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Employees on scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)-(vii) of this section:  a) On July 24, 2025, employees were working on pump jack scaffolds approximately 11 feet above the ground without fall protection.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Dec 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $34,048 · Current $34,048

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 or about July 24, 2025 at the above mentioned address, employees of Kimberly Construction LLC. did not implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1. Employees used a circular saw to cut fiber-cement siding and trim boards containing up to 30% of respirable crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with a water delivery system that supplies a continuous stream or spray of water at the point of impact or a tool equipped with a commercially available shroud and dust collection system.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.