OSHA Inspection: JUAN CASTANEDA DBA JUAN CASTANEDA DBA CASTANEDA RENOVATIONS

Issued

Dec 5, 2025

Abate by

Jan 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $4,256

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 August 29, 2025, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in residential construction activities operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in roofing activities.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Dec 5, 2025

Abate by

Jan 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $4,256

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(1):No employer shall permit an employee to work in such proximity to any part of an electric power circuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work, unless the employee is protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means.  On or about August 29, 2025, employees performing roofing work were permitted to work in proximity to energized powerlines and were not protected against electric shock.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 5, 2025

Abate by

Jan 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $5,958 · Current $5,958

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(4)(i):Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.  On or about August 29, 2025, employees were exposed to falls through skylights while engaged in residential construction activities. Protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $11,916

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 August 29, 2025, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 17.8 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.  Juan Castaneda dba Juan Castaneda dba Castaneda Renovations was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1826516, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on August 25, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 956 S. Cedar Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126.

Issued

Dec 5, 2025

Abate by

Jan 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $8,513

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about August 29, 2025, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards, and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Juan Castaneda dba Juan Castaneda dba Castaneda Renovations was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1826516, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on August 25, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 956 S. Cedar Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).