OSHA Inspection: LEVI KAUFMAN

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,760

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.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had an employee exposed to struck-by hazards on the head without head protection, while working beneath a worker at a higher work level, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $2,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2):  Covers and canopies. All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In energized installations each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had employees exposed to electrical hazards from the use of flexible cords plugged into an outlet without an electrical cover, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had employees exposed to electrical hazards from the use of a flexible cord without strain relief to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a):  A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had an employee exposed to 9 ft. fall hazards, while accessing the top plate by a stepladder that left 46 in. of space between the top of stepladder and top plate, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had an employee exposed to 9 ft. fall hazards, while accessing the top plate by a stepladder that left 46 in. of space between the top of stepladder and top plate, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 15, 2013

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.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had an employee exposed to 9 ft. fall hazards, while accessing the top plate by a stepladder that left 46 in. of space between the top of stepladder and top plate, on a residential construction site in Champaign, 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.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

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.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had employees exposed to struck-by hazards in the eyes from the use of pneumatic guns and circular saws without eye protection, on a residential construction site in Champaign, 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.    LEVI KAUFMAN DBA KAUFMAN CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.21(B)(2) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310802772, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3A AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 2, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT CORNER OF CHESTNUT GROVE COURT AND CHESTNUT GROVE DRIVE IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

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.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had employees exposed to struck-by hazards in the eyes from the use of pneumatic guns and circular saws without eye protection, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.        LEVI KAUFMAN DBA KAUFMAN CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.102(A)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310802772, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3B AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 2, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT CORNER OF CHESTNUT GROVE COURT AND CHESTNUT GROVE DRIVE IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(v):  Fork-lifts shall not be used to support scaffold platforms unless the entire platform is attached to the fork and the fork-lift is not moved horizontally while the platform is occupied.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had an employee exposed to 11 ft. fall hazards, while working from a supported scaffold lifted by a rough terrain forklift, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.   The employer did not secure the supported scaffold to the rough terrain forklift by a chain or some other secure method.    LEVI KAUFMAN DBA KAUFMAN CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.451(C)(2)(V) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310802772, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 2, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT CORNER OF CHESTNUT GROVE COURT AND CHESTNUT GROVE DRIVE IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $6,160

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.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had an employee exposed to fall hazards without fall protection, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.    These fall hazards included:    a.	11 ft.  top plate to ground and  b.	9 ft.  top plate to 1st story floor.    LEVI KAUFMAN DBA KAUFMAN CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.501(B)(13) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310802772, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6A AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 2, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT CORNER OF CHESTNUT GROVE COURT AND CHESTNUT GROVE DRIVE IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 15, 2013

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.    Levi Kaufman dba Kaufman Construction had an employee exposed to fall hazards without fall protection, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.    The employer did not provide construction safety training to the employee, in order to provide him 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.    LEVI KAUFMAN DBA KAUFMAN CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD: 29 CFR 1926.503(A)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310802772, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6B AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 2, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT CORNER OF CHESTNUT GROVE COURT AND CHESTNUT GROVE DRIVE IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.