Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2017-10-13
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Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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Case Closed |
2023-10-04
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1270353 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B04 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-27 |
Current Penalty |
2890.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4183.0 |
Final Order |
2018-01-16 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes: a) On October 13, 2017, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 11 feet while working around unprotected floor openings. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260701 B |
Issuance Date |
2017-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-27 |
Current Penalty |
2470.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3585.0 |
Final Order |
2018-01-16 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.701(b): All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and/or into which employees could fall or come against, was not guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement: a) On October 13, 2017, employees were exposed to impalement hazards while working around unprotected rebar. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261052 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-12-20 |
Current Penalty |
1855.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2390.0 |
Final Order |
2018-01-16 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail and one stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge: a) On October 13, 2017, employees were accessing the upper floors of the building by way of stairways that did not have a stairrail system along each unprotected side. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-12-20 |
Current Penalty |
1855.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2988.0 |
Final Order |
2018-01-16 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access: a) On October 13, 2017, employees were using an extension ladder which did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing being accessed. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-12-20 |
Current Penalty |
14430.0 |
Initial Penalty |
20914.0 |
Final Order |
2018-01-16 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) On October 13, 2017, employees performing masonry work were exposed to fall hazards from the 4th story deck of the building. S.M. Masonry Walls Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1067242, citation 2, item 1, and was affirmed final order on October 5, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3701 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60613. S.M. Masonry Walls Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 110926, citation 1, item 6, and was affirmed final order on February 29, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 3656 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60613. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2015-05-29
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Emphasis |
L: PIV, P: FALL, L: FALL
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Case Closed |
2020-03-06
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B03 |
Issuance Date |
2015-09-08 |
Current Penalty |
3080.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3080.0 |
Final Order |
2015-10-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3): Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems: a) Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 2.5 stories while working in a hoist area. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2015-09-08 |
Current Penalty |
6160.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6160.0 |
Final Order |
2015-10-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
9 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Employees performing masonry work were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 2.5 stories. S.M. Masonry Walls Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 110926, citation 1, item 6, and was affirmed final order on or about February 29, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 3656 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60613. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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