OSHA Inspection: WENDELL WOLKEN DBA WENDELL WOLKEN CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

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.    Wendell Wolken dba Wendell Wolken Construction had employees exposed to fall hazards and struck-by hazards, on a construction site in Rantoul, 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

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.    Wendell Wolken dba Wendell Wolken Construction had employees exposed to fall hazards and struck-by hazards, on a construction site in Rantoul, 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

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

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.    Wendell Wolken dba Wendell Wolken Construction had an employee exposed to struck-by hazards on the head without head protection from employees working above him at a higher work level, on a construction site in Rantoul, Illinois. The employer did not provide employee 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

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.    Wendell Wolken dba Wendell Wolken Construction had an employee exposed to struck-by hazards on the head without head protection from employees working above him at a higher work level, on a construction site in Rantoul, Illinois.

Issued

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):  "Steep roofs." Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    Wendell Wolken dba Wendell Wolken Construction had employees exposed to 8 ft., 11 in. fall hazards without fall protection, on a construction site in Rantoul, Illinois.

Issued

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.    Wendell Wolken dba Wendell Wolken Construction had employees exposed to 8 ft., 11 in. fall hazards without fall protection, on a construction site in Rantoul, 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

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

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.    Wendell Wolken dba Wendell Wolken Construction had employees exposed to 8 ft., 11 in. fall hazards without fall protection while accessing and exiting the roof via an extension ladder that only extended 1 ft. above the upper landing surface, on a construction site in Rantoul, Illinois.

Issued

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.    Wendell Wolken dba Wendell Wolken Construction had employees exposed to 8 ft., 11 in. fall hazards without fall protection while accessing and exiting the roof via an extension ladder that only extended 1 ft. above the upper landing surface, on a construction site in Rantoul, 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 theses 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.