OSHA Inspection: JUAN MANUEL ANTONIO MARTINEZ

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $15,400 · Current $15,400

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.  Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez had employees exposed to fall hazards without fall protection, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.    These fall hazards included:  a. 27 ft.  roof eave to ground and b. 18 ft.  3rd story balcony to ground.     Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 715319, citation number 1, item number 3A and was affirmed as a final order on January 28, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1609 English Oak Drive, Champaign, IL.   Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314848508, citation number 1, item number 3A and was affirmed as a final order on February 7, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at corner of Clay and Young, Paris, IL.

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 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.  Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez had employees exposed to fall hazards without fall protection, 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 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.   Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.503(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 715319, citation number 1, item number 3B and was affirmed as a final order on January 28, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1609 English Oak Drive, Champaign, IL 61820.  Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.503(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314848508, citation number 1, item number 3B and was affirmed as a final order on February 7, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at corner of  Clay and Young, Paris, IL.

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

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.  Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez had employees exposed to 27 ft. fall hazards while accessing and exiting the roof with an extension ladder that only extended approximately 1 ft. above the roof surface, on a residential construction site in Champaign, Illinois.        Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314848508, citation number 1, item number 4A and was affirmed as a final order on February 7, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at corner of  Clay and Young, Paris, IL.

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 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.  Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez had employees exposed to 27 ft. fall hazards while accessing and exiting the roof with an extension ladder that only extended approximately 1 ft. above the roof surface, 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.  Juan Manuel Antonio Martinez was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1060(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314848508, citation number 1, item number 4B and was affirmed as a final order on February 7, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at corner of Clay and Young, Paris, IL.