OSHA Inspection: RONALD MILLER

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,232 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.    Ronald Miller dba Miller Construction Co., Inc. had employees exposed to electrical hazards from the use of extension cords for electrical power with an electric saw without the use of a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) or assured equipment grounding conductor program, on a residential construction site in Mattoon, Illinois.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $1,232 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.    Ronald Miller dba Miller Construction Co., Inc. had an employee exposed to fall hazards, struck-by hazards in the eyes, and electrical hazards on a residential construction site in Mattoon, 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.    RONAL MILLER DBA MILLER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.20(B)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310803325, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1A AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 23, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1210 STINSON AVENUE, MATTOON, IL.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 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.    Ronald Miller dba Miller Construction Co., Inc. had an employee exposed to fall hazards, struck-by hazards in the eyes, and electrical hazards on a residential construction site in Mattoon, 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.    RONAL MILLER DBA MILLER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.20(B)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310803325, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1B AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 23, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1210 STINSON AVENUE, MATTOON, IL.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,450 Reduced

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.    Ronald Miller dba Miller Construction Co., Inc. had an employee exposed to 10 ft., 3 in. fall hazards without fall protection, on a residential construction site in Mattoon, Illinois.      RONAL MILLER DBA MILLER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.20(B)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310803325, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3A AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 23, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1210 STINSON AVENUE, MATTOON, IL.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 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.    Ronald Miller dba Miller Construction Co., Inc. had an employee exposed to 10 ft., 3 in. fall hazards without fall protection, on a residential construction site in Mattoon, 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.     RONAL MILLER DBA MILLER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.20(B)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310803325, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3B AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 23, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1210 STINSON AVENUE, MATTOON, IL.