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MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC

Company Details

Entity Name: MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC
Jurisdiction: Illinois
Entity Type: Limited Liability Company
Status: Goodstanding
Date Formed: 15 Mar 2010
Company Number: LLC_02943921
File Number: 02943921
Type of Management: Manager Managed
Date Status Change: 02 Mar 2025
Address 335 NORTH AVE, ANTIOCH, 60002, IL
Place of Formation: ILLINOIS

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC 401(K) PLAN 2023 272123029 2024-09-04 MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC 100
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2013-01-01
Business code 238100
Sponsor’s telephone number 8155813026
Plan sponsor’s address 335 NORTH AVENUE, ANTIOCH, IL, 60002

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2024-09-04
Name of individual signing C. MATTHEW SATTERSTEN
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC 401(K) PLAN 2022 272123029 2023-07-11 MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC 98
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2013-01-01
Business code 238100
Sponsor’s telephone number 8155813026
Plan sponsor’s address 335 NORTH AVENUE, ANTIOCH, IL, 60002

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2023-07-11
Name of individual signing C. MATTHEW SATTERSTEN
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC 401(K) PLAN 2021 272123029 2022-08-16 MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC 102
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2013-01-01
Business code 238100
Sponsor’s telephone number 8155813026
Plan sponsor’s address 335 NORTH AVENUE, ANTIOCH, IL, 60002

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2022-08-16
Name of individual signing C. MATTHEW SATTERSTEN
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC 401(K) PLAN 2020 272123029 2021-07-07 MERIT CONTRACTORS, LLC 93
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2013-01-01
Business code 238100
Sponsor’s telephone number 8155813026
Plan sponsor’s address 335 NORTH AVENUE, ANTIOCH, IL, 60002

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2021-07-07
Name of individual signing C. MATTHEW SATTERSTEN
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Agent

Name and Address Role Appointment Date
DONALD C. STINESPRING, 5414 HILL RD. P.O. BOX 382, RICHMOND, 60071 Agent 2010-03-15

Manager

Name and Address Role Appointment Date
SATTERSTEN, CARL MATTHEW, 335 NORTH AVE, ANTIOCH, IL, 60002 Manager 2025-03-02

License

License Type License Number Status License Code License Description Business Activity Date Issued Effective Date Expiration Date
ROOFING CONTRACTOR 104015772 No data No data LICENSED ROOFING CONTRACTOR No data 2010-12-09 2021-12-14 2023-12-31

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
347568396 0521700 2024-06-17 25524 STREAMWOOD LANE, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60544
Inspection Type Prog Related
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2024-06-17
Emphasis N: HEATNEP, P: HEATNEP
Case Closed 2024-07-05
346932684 0521700 2023-08-22 WILLOW RUN SUBDIVISION 15262 S. SAWGRASS CIR., PLAINFIELD, IL, 60586
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2023-08-22
Emphasis N: FALL, N: HEATNEP, P: HEATNEP
Case Closed 2023-08-22
346276900 0521400 2022-10-12 LOT 26 HIGHLANDER WAY, ADDISON, IL, 60101
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2022-10-12
Emphasis L: FALL, P: FALL
Case Closed 2022-10-28
346116833 0524200 2022-08-01 1350 IL 137, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2022-08-01
Emphasis L: FALL, P: FALL
Case Closed 2023-04-17

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260503 C
Issuance Date 2022-12-19
Abatement Due Date 2023-03-01
Current Penalty 7000.0
Initial Penalty 12307.0
Final Order 2023-01-19
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 1926.503(c) The employer did not retrain affected employees who already had been trained but demonstrated inadequate understanding and skill required by paragraph (a) of this section:Note: Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to, situations where (1) Changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete; or (2) Changes in the types of fall protection systems or equipment to be used render previ 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, were not rigged such that an employee could not free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) nor contact any lower level: a) On August 1, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing carpentry work were exposed to the hazard of free falling more than 6 feet and contacting lower level areas while using personal fall arrest systems that were not rigged to prevent these hazards. 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.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260602 C01 II
Issuance Date 2022-12-19
Abatement Due Date 2023-01-17
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 6153.0
Final Order 2023-01-19
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(ii): Modifications or additions affecting the safe operation of the equipment were made without the manufacturer's written approval: Note: If such modifications or changes were made, the capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals should have been changed accordingly. a) On August 1, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were using a Pettibone all terrain forklift to hoist and transport prefabricated truss assemblies suspended from a single fork by the use of a synthetic sling. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
344821392 0521400 2020-07-07 BUILDING 20 3S506-3S508, WARRENVILLE, IL, 60555
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2020-07-07
Emphasis L: FALL, L: PIV, P: FALL
Case Closed 2020-07-20
342598463 0521400 2017-08-30 1648 CASTLE LAWN COURT, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60565
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2017-08-31
Emphasis L: FALL, P: FALL
Case Closed 2017-09-20
342550258 0524200 2017-08-15 EVERGREEN AVE. & COLFAX AVE., DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2017-08-15
Emphasis L: PIV, P: FALL
Case Closed 2022-11-29

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19260501 B13
Issuance Date 2018-02-08
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 25609.0
Contest Date 2018-03-09
Final Order 2018-05-18
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): a) On August 15, 2017, employees engaged in carpentry work were not protected from the hazard of falling while working at an elevation of approximately 19 feet above the ground. b) On August 15, 2017, employees engaged in carpentry work were not protected from the hazard of falling approximately 10.5 feet to the lower level while performing carpentry work around unguarded floor holes. Merit Contractors, LLC, 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 1060209, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 22015, with respect to a workplace located at 27W158 Breme Dr., E, Warrenville, IL 60555. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260501 B01
Issuance Date 2018-05-18
Current Penalty 8500.0
Initial Penalty 8500.0
Contest Date 2018-05-18
Final Order 2018-05-18
Nr Instances 2
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 August 15, 2017, employees engaged in carpentry work were not protected from the hazard of falling while working at an elevation of approximately 19 feet above the ground.
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260501 B04 I
Issuance Date 2018-05-18
Current Penalty 8500.0
Initial Penalty 8500.0
Contest Date 2018-05-18
Final Order 2018-05-18
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 3
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. b) On August 15, 2017, employees engaged in carpentry work were not protected from the hazard of falling approximately 10.5 feet to the lower level while performing carpentry work around unguarded floor holes.
342041076 0524200 2017-01-20 1200 ELM ST., PARK RIDGE, IL, 60068
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2017-01-20
Emphasis L: FALL, P: FALL
Case Closed 2017-07-21

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261052 C01 I
Issuance Date 2017-05-31
Abatement Due Date 2017-06-06
Current Penalty 8000.0
Initial Penalty 14341.0
Final Order 2017-06-26
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 4
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 January 20, 2017 employees were exposed to fall hazards while using two stairways that were not equipped with handrails. Merit Contractors LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1071320, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 6, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at Lot 1 Belvidere Estates, N. Three Oaks LN., Libertyville, IL 60048.
340713205 0524200 2015-06-17 LOT 1 BELVIDERE ESTATES N. THREE OAKS LANE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL, 60048
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2015-06-17
Emphasis L: FALL, P: FALL
Case Closed 2016-02-02

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261052 C01 II
Issuance Date 2015-12-17
Abatement Due Date 2015-12-30
Current Penalty 3000.0
Initial Penalty 3960.0
Final Order 2016-01-06
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever was less, were not equipped with one stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge: a) A stairway system rising from the first floor to the second floor was not equipped with one stairraiil system along each unprotected edge of the stairway.
340602093 0521400 2015-05-02 27W158 BREME DR E, WARRENVILLE, IL, 60555
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2015-05-02
Emphasis L: FALL, P: FALL
Case Closed 2015-06-30

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260501 B13
Issuance Date 2015-05-14
Abatement Due Date 2015-06-05
Current Penalty 5390.0
Initial Penalty 10780.0
Final Order 2015-06-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): Employees engaged in residential roof sheathing operations approximately 18 feet above grade were exposed to fall hazards. Fall protection was not being utilized. Merit Contractors, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 960506, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 15, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2233 Misty Creek Trail in Bolingbrook, IL; and in OSHA inspection number 314036880, citation number 1, item number 1 which was affirmed as a final order on August 18, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at Lot #6888 in Oswego, IL. Abatement documentation is required for this item per 1903.19(d).
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2014-02-27
Emphasis L: FALL, P: FALL
Case Closed 2014-06-16

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261053 B01
Issuance Date 2014-03-31
Current Penalty 3610.0
Initial Penalty 5390.0
Final Order 2014-04-15
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access: a. On or about February 27, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, the ladder access from the 1st to the 2nd floor extended approximately one foot above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing workers to falls while mounting or dismounting the ladder.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261053 B13
Issuance Date 2014-03-31
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2014-04-15
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step: a. On or about February 27, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, the top step of a 6 foot stepladder was used to gain access to the roof level which was approximately 10 feet above the second floor.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260501 B13
Issuance Date 2014-03-31
Current Penalty 5390.0
Initial Penalty 10780.0
Final Order 2014-04-15
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): 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 unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure: a. On or about February 27, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to falls of approximately 20 feet while working from the 6/12 pitched roof without fall protection. Merit Contractors LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314036880, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 18, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at Lot #688 in Oswego, IL.
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2013-09-24
Emphasis L: FALL, P: FALL
Case Closed 2013-11-18

Related Activity

Type Inspection
Activity Nr 942497
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260453 B02 IV
Issuance Date 2013-10-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 4620.0
Final Order 2013-11-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employees shall always stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and shall not sit or climb on the edge of the basket or use planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position. a. On or about September 24, 2013 - at the above addressed jobsite, an employee performing carpentry operations from a GENIE Z-45/25 telescopic aerial boom lift worked from the lower rail of the boom basket, thereby exposing the employee to fall hazards.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260453 B02 V
Issuance Date 2013-10-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-11-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift. a. On or about September 24, 2013 - at the above addressed jobsite, an employee working in a GENIE Z-45/25 telescopic aerial boom lift was not properly attached to the boom basket by the use of a lanyard, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with a fall of more than twenty one (21) feet.
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2010-07-20
Emphasis S: FALL FROM HEIGHT, L: FALL
Case Closed 2010-08-18

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260501 B13
Issuance Date 2010-08-03
Abatement Due Date 2010-08-11
Current Penalty 1050.0
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261053 B04
Issuance Date 2010-08-03
Abatement Due Date 2010-08-11
Current Penalty 315.0
Initial Penalty 450.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 01

Paycheck Protection Program

Loan Number Loan Funded Date SBA Origination Office Code Loan Delivery Method Borrower Street Address
6869537004 2020-04-07 0507 PPP 335 NORTH AVE, ANTIOCH, IL, 60002-1852
Loan Status Date 2021-03-12
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 24
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 1331900
Loan Approval Amount (current) 1331900
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 20227
Servicing Lender Name State Bank of the Lakes, National Association
Servicing Lender Address 440 Lake St, ANTIOCH, IL, 60002-1406
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone N
LMI N
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address ANTIOCH, LAKE, IL, 60002-1852
Project Congressional District IL-10
Number of Employees 113
NAICS code 238990
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Limited Liability Company(LLC)
Originating Lender ID 20227
Originating Lender Name State Bank of the Lakes, National Association
Originating Lender Address ANTIOCH, IL
Gender Unanswered
Veteran Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount 1342185.23
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-01-20

Date of last update: 13 Mar 2025

Sources: Illinois Office of the Secretary of State