OSHA Inspection: POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 8, 2026

Penalty

Initial $21,281 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  On or about March 10, 2026, employees were exposed to a fall hazard on a construction site in Edwards, Illinois, and the employer did not ensure a competent person inspected the job site for unsafe activity and took necessary steps to eliminate or control the hazards.  POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1857816, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 28, 2026, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT LOT 16B, 5723 W DEER PARK DRIVE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61615.  POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1813831, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 7, 2025, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED HOME SOUTH OF 2504 ARDEN WAY, DUNLAP, ILLINOIS 61525.

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 8, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,809 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:  On or about March 10, 2026, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck in the head by falling materials and tools, on a construction site in Edwards, Illinois, and were not required to wear a hard hat while working underneath employees performing construction activities.     POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.100(a), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1813831, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1b AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 7, 2025, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED HOME SOUTH OF 2504 ARDEN WAY, DUNLAP, ILLINOIS 61525.

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 8, 2026

Penalty

Initial $21,281 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:  On or about March 10, 2026, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazards in the eye while using a pneumatic nail gun, on a construction site in Edwards, Illinois, and the employer did not ensure the use of eye protection.  POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 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 1857816, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 28, 2026, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT LOT 16B, 5723 W DEER PARK DRIVE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61615.  POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 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 1813831, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 7, 2025, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED HOME SOUTH OF 2504 ARDEN WAY, DUNLAP, ILLINOIS 61525.

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 8, 2026

Penalty

Initial $29,790 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  On or about March 10, 2026, employees were exposed to a fall hazard on a construction site in Edwards, Illinois, and the employer did not ensure an adequate fall protection system was being used.  POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1857816, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 28, 2026, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT LOT 16B, 5723 W DEER PARK DR, PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61615.  POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1813831, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 7, 2025, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED HOME SOUTH OF 2504 ARDEN WAY, DUNLAP, ILLINOIS 61525.