Illinois Compiled Statutes 820 ILCS 219 Occupational Safety and Health Act. Section 80

    (820 ILCS 219/80)

    Sec. 80. Violation of Act or standard; citation.

    (a) Upon inspection or investigation of a workplace, if the Director or his or her authorized representative believes that a public employer has violated a requirement of this Act or a standard, rule, or regulation promulgated under this Act, he or she shall with reasonable promptness issue a citation to the employer. A citation shall: (i) be in writing, (ii) describe with particularity the nature of the violation and include a reference to the provision of the Act, standard, rule, or regulation alleged to have been violated, and (iii) fix a reasonable time for the abatement of the violation.

    (b) Each citation issued under this Section, or a copy or copies thereof, shall be prominently posted at or near the place at which the violation occurred as prescribed in rules adopted by the Director.

    (c) A citation shall be served on the employer or the employer's agent by delivering a copy to the person upon whom the service is to be had, or by leaving a copy at his or her usual place of business or abode, or by sending a copy by certified mail to his or her place of business.

    (d) A citation may not be issued under this Section after the expiration of 6 months following the occurrence of any violation.

(Source: P.A. 98-874, eff. 1-1-15.)

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