OSHA Inspection: ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ - OSARIO

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1):  The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement was complete for any serious violation for which the Agency indicated in the citation that such abatement documentation was required:     On June 5, 2012, Alejandro Hernandez Osario dba HO Company, was issued citations and the employer did not verify, through documents that each citation was abated.  Abatement documentation was not received for the following violations:      a.	Citation 1 Item 3a, and   b.	Citation 1 Item 3b.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):  Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer did not certify to OSHA that the cited violation had been abated:     On June 5, 2012, Alejandro Hernandez Osario dba HO Company, was issued citations and the employer did not verify, through written certification that each citation was abated.  Abatement certification was not received for the following violations:      a.	Citation 1 Item 1a,   b.	Citation 1 Item 1b.   c.	Citation 1 Item 2a, and   d.	Citation 1 Item 2b.

Issued

Jun 5, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.    Alejandro Hernandez-Osario dba HO Company had employees exposed to fall hazards and struck-by hazards in the eyes, on a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois.  The employer did not have an effective safety and health program with specific work rules, competent person oversight, and employee training to govern employees activities.

Issued

Jun 5, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):     Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    Alejandro Hernandez-Osario dba HO Company had employees exposed to fall hazards and struck-by hazards in the eyes, on a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois.  The employer did not have a competent person at the construction site, who was competent in safety rules and requirements, in order to conduct frequent and periodic safety inspections at the construction site.

Issued

Jun 5, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2):     The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.    Alejandro Hernandez - Osorio dba HO Construction Company had an employee exposed to  struck-by hazards in the eyes from the use of a pneumatic gun without eye protection, on a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois.  The employer did not provide employee safety training in order to provide the employees with the knowledge to recognize construction safety hazards, as well as the procedures to follow in order to minimize or eliminate those safety hazards.

Issued

Jun 5, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.    Alejandro Hernandez - Osorio had an employee exposed to  struck-by hazards in the eyes from the use of a pneumatic gun without eye protection, on a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois.

Issued

Jun 5, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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 unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    Alejandro Hernandez - Osorio had employees exposed to fall hazards without fall protection, on a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois.   These fall hazards included:    a.	1st story roof  10 ft., 4 in. and  b.	2nd story roof  18 ft.

Issued

Jun 5, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):     The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    Alejandro Hernandez - Osorio had employees exposed to fall hazards without fall protection, on a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois.   The employer did not provide construction safety training to employees, in order to provide them with the knowledge necessary to recognize the hazards of falling and the safety requirements associated with fall protection, as well as the proper work procedures to follow, in order to minimize and eliminate the fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 5, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

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; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    Alejandro Hernandez - Osorio had employees exposed to 10 ft., 4 in. fall hazards, while accessing and exiting the roof via an extension ladder that only extended 6 in. above the upper landing surface of the roof, on a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois.

Issued

Jun 5, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a):     The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.    Alejandro Hernandez - Osorio had employees exposed to 10 ft., 4 in. fall hazards, while accessing and exiting the roof via an extension ladder that only extended 6 in. above the upper landing surface of the roof, on a residential construction site in Savoy, Illinois.    The employer did not provide construction safety training to employees, in order to provide them with the knowledge necessary to recognize the hazards related to ladders, as well as the proper work procedures to follow, in order to minimize and eliminate these hazards.  This training would include:    a.	The nature of fall hazards in the work area,   b.	The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used,  c.	The proper construction use, placement, and care in handling of all ladders,  d.	The maximum intended load carrying capacities of ladders, and   e.	The standards contained in this subpart, Subpart X  Stairways and Ladders.