New fall hazard citation for contractor still owed $114,000: OSHA

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Monday it has cited an Illinois carpentry contractor for failing to address fall hazards.

OSHA cited Dromin Development LLC, based in Palos Park, Illinois, for two “repeat” violations, one “willful” violation, one “serious” violation and one “other than serious” violation and proposed penalties of $268,309 for noncompliance safety equipment. and training for employees building a new home in Frankfort.

Inspectors visited the site in March and found the company allowed employees to work at heights of more than 6 meters without the required fall protection. The agency said workers were found to be working without hard hats and using ladders improperly.

OSHA said Dromin Development, which has been cited seven times since 2013 for similar violations, still owes more than $114,000 in unpaid penalties for past “willful” and “serious” violations.

The company has 15 business days to appeal the latest citation and proposed penalties.