OSHA Inspection: GAMEZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. DBA GC GAMEZ CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jun 12, 2026

Penalty

Initial $17,023 · Current $10,000 Reduced

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 March 30, 2026, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 9.5 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.  Gamez Construction, Inc. d/b/a GC Gamez Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1656632, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on May 10, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 502 W. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich, IL 60548  Gamez Construction, Inc. d/b/a GC Gamez Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1633729, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on February 17, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 528 Heritage Ln., Plano, IL 60545.

Issued

Jun 12, 2026

Abate by

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $266 · Current $0 Reduced

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 March 30, 2026, 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.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).  Gamez Construction, Inc. d/b/a GC Gamez Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1633729, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on February 17, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 528 Heritage Ln., Plano, IL 60545.