OSHA Inspection: ROBBINS DEVELOPMENT

Issued

2014-03-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards:  a) On or about February 12, 2014, at a jobsite located at 13916 S. Central Park Avenue, Robbins, IL. - employees performing carpentry operations in building #1 were not protected from burns while using a job made temporary heater.

Issued

2014-03-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

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:   a) On or about February 12, 2014, at a jobsite located at 13916 S. Central Park Avenue, Robbins, IL. - an inspection was not conducted by a competent person capable of identifying and correcting hazards, including but not limited to fall and fire hazards, which could result in employees injuries.

Issued

2014-03-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

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:   a) On or about February 12, 2014, at a jobsite located at 13916 S. Central Park Avenue, Robbins, IL. - employees performing carpentry operations on the second floor of building # 2 were exposed to fall hazards of approximately nine (9) feet created by the presence of unprotected floor holes/stairwells in the front and rear of the building.    b) On or about February 12, 2014, at a jobsite located at 13916 S. Central Park Avenue, Robbins, IL. - employees performing carpentry operations on the second floor of building # 2 were exposed to fall hazards of approximately nine (9) feet, due to the presence of unprotected sides and edges at the front of the building.

Issued

2014-03-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13):  The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step:  a) On or about February 12, 2014, at a jobsite located at 13916 S. Central Park Avenue, Robbins, IL. - employees performing carpentry operations on the second floor of building #2 were using the top step of a six (6) foot step ladder to access the upper platform, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards of approximately nine (9) feet.