OSHA Inspection: JUAN MANUEL ANTONIO MARTINEZ

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $30,800 · Current $30,800

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 has employees exposed to fall hazards without fall protection, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.  These fall hazard include:    a. 10 ft. and b. 18 ft.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect the employees from fall hazards.  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 897345, citation number 1, item number 1A and was affirmed as a final order on 6/21/13, with respect to a workplace located at 2723 Hunters Pond Run, Bldg. 10, 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 715319, citation number 1, item number 3A and was affirmed as final order on 1/28/13, 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 on final order on 5/9/11, with respect to a workplace located at Corner of Clay and Young, Paris, IL.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect the employees from fall hazards.