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OSHA Inspection: J.L. ADLER ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of J.L. ADLER ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC. in 1474 SHELDON DRIVE, ELGIN, IL 60120 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 348412081.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
1474 SHELDON DRIVE
City
ELGIN
State
IL
ZIP
60120
Mailing
779 JOYCE ROAD, JOLIET, IL 60436
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
238160
Employees
2
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.502 D15

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Dec 30, 2025
Abate by
Jan 27, 2026
Penalty
Initial $13,902 · Current $13,902
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and/or were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee:  a) On or about July 29, 2025, anchorages being used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached.  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.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $13902
  • — Z (S) $13902

1926.1053 B22

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Dec 30, 2025
Abate by
Jan 27, 2026
Penalty
Initial $9,931 · Current $9,931
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:   a) On or about July 29, 2025, employees were exposed to fall hazards while carrying materials up an extension ladder.   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.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9931
  • — Z (S) $9931

1926.501 B10

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Dec 30, 2025
Abate by
Jan 27, 2026
Penalty
Initial $27,804 · Current $16,550 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system:   a) On or about July 29, 2025, employees engaged in roofing work  were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 19.5 feet when installing sheet metal coping.  J.L. Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1671077, citation 1, item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on September 28, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 118 E. Jackson St., Joliet, IL 60432.  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.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $16550
  • — Z (R) $27804

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