BETHANY, IL ·
OSHA Inspection: GREG TOWNSEND
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of GREG TOWNSEND in 201 ROBINSON STREET, BETHANY, IL 61914 (NAICS 236210). OSHA activity number 334259397.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- GREG TOWNSEND
- Site address
- 201 ROBINSON STREET
- City
- BETHANY
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 61914
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 31, MOWEAQUA, IL 62550
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236210
- Employees
- 4
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.20 B01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2012
- Abate by
- Jul 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
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. Greg Townsend dba GT Construction had employees exposed to fall hazards and electrical hazards, on a commercial construction site in Bethany, 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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2000
1926.20 B02
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2012
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 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. Greg Townsend dba GT Construction had employees exposed to fall hazards and electrical hazards, on a commercial construction site in Bethany, 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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1926.501 B01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2012
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. Greg Townsend dba GT Construction had employees exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 ft. without fall protection, on a commercial construction site in Bethany, Illinois.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1960
- · Z (S) $2800
1926.404 B01 I
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2012
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): General. The employer shall use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements for equipment grounding conductors. Greg Townsend dba GT Construction had employees exposed electrical hazards from the use of extension cords for electrical power without the use of a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) or assured equipment grounding conductor program, on a commercial construction site in Bethany, Illinois.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1400
- · Z (S) $2000
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2012
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Greg Townsend dba GT Construction had employees exposed to electrical hazards from the use of an extension cord without adequate strain relief, on a commercial construction site in Bethany, Illinois.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 334259397.
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