OSHA Inspection: HENDERSON CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS, INC.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(4): The employer did not ensure that the employee(s) required to operate equipment and machinery was qualified by training or experience.    On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure that the employee required to operate the Plug-it Joint Tester was qualified by training or experience to operate the equipment.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1203(a): Before work begins at a worksite, the employer did not ensure that a competent person identified all confined spaces in which one or more of the employees it directs may work, and identified each space that is a permit space, through consideration and evaluation of the elements of that space, including testing as necessary.    On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure that a competent person identified all of the confined spaces and evaluated the potential hazards associated with the work in the spaces.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1203(b)(1): The employer did not inform exposed employees by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of, and the danger posed by, each permit space:    Note to paragraph (b)(1). A sign reading "DANGER-PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER" or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign.     On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure that employees were informed of the existence, location and danger posed by the space by posting danger signs or any other equally effective means.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(b): The entry employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees enter them:  On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of the permit spaces before employees entered.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1203(d): Employees entered a permit space and the employer did not have a written permit space program that complies with � 1926.1204 implemented at the construction site:    On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not develop and document a confined space entry program that met the requirements of the standard.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1926.1203(e)(2)(iii) Before an employee enters the space, the internal atmosphere was not tested, with a calibrated direct-reading instrument, for oxygen content, for flammable gases and vapors, and for potential toxic air contaminants, in that order and employees who enter the space, or that employee's authorized representative, was not provided an opportunity to observe the pre-entry testing required by the standard:   On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not conduct atmospheric testing or provide entrants an opportunity to observe the testing.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1203(e)(2)(ix) The employer did not verify that the space is safe for entry and that the pre-entry measures required by paragraph (e)(2) of this section had been taken, through a written certification that contains the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person providing the certification and make it available to each employee entering the space or to that employee's authorized representative:   On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not verify that the space was safe for entry and document the date, location of the space, have the signature of the person providing the certification and did not make the information available to each employee entering the space.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1203(h(4)(i): The controlling contractor and entry employer(s) did not coordinate entry operations when more than one entity performs permit space entry at the same time:  On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered a confined space between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer and controlling contractor did not coordinate entry operations when more than one entity performs permit space entry at the same time.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(c)(3): The employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, isolating the permit space and physical hazard(s) within the space;  On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered a confined space between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure the gate and associated structure to prevent water from entering the space was isolated and secured to prevent the potential engulfment hazard.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(d)(1): The employer did not provide testing and monitoring equipment needed to comply with paragraph (e) of this section at no cost to each employee, maintain that equipment properly, and ensure that each employee uses that equipment properly:   On or about October 20,2015, employees entered a confined space between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not provide testing and monitoring equipment and ensure that each employee used that equipment properly.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(d)(8): The employer did not provide rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with paragraph (i) of this section at no cost to each employee, maintain that equipment properly, and ensure that each employee uses that equipment properly:    On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not provide rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with paragraph (i) of this section and ensure that each employee used that equipment properly.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(f): The employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry is authorized for the duration of entry operations:  On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space during entry operations.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(h): The employer did not designate each person who is to have an active role (as, for example, authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, or persons who test or monitor the atmosphere in a permit space) in entry operations, identify the duties of each such employee, and provide each such employee with the training required by 1926.1207:   On or about October 20,2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not designate each person with an active role as authorized entrant, attendant, entry supervisor, or person responsible for testing the atmosphere in the space.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.l204(i): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services (including procedures for summoning emergency assistance in the event of a failed non-entry rescue), for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue:   On or about October 20,2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not develop and implement procedures for rescuing entrants from the spaces and preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(j): The employer did not develop and implement a system for the preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of entry permits as required by this standard, including the safe termination of entry operations under both planned and emergency conditions:   On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not develop and implement a system for the preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of entry permits.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CPR 1926.l204(k): The employer did not develop and implement procedures to coordinate entry operations, in consultation with the controlling contractor, when employees of more than one employer were working simultaneously in a permit space or elsewhere on the worksite where their activities could, either alone or in conjunction with the activities within a permit space, foreseeably result in a hazard within the confined space, so that employees of one employer do not endanger the employees of any other employer:   On or about October 20,2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not develop and implement procedures to coordinate entry operations, in consultation with the controlling contractor and other contractors working in the space.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1205(a): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 1926.1204(c) by preparing an entry permit:   On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not document their completion of measures required by standard on a permit.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1207(a): The employer did not provide training to each employee whose work is regulated by this standard, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that the employee possesses the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this standard and ensure the training results in an understanding of the hazards in the permit space and the methods used to isolate, control or in other ways protect employees from these hazards, and for those employees not authorized to perform entry rescues, in the dangers of attempting such rescues:  On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not provide training to each employee to ensure that the employee obtained an understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned in the space and obtained an understanding of the hazards in the space and the methods used to protect employees from the hazards.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1207(d): The employer did not maintain training records to show that the training required by paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section had been accomplished with training records that contain each employee's name, the name of the trainers, and the dates of training:   On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not maintain training records that included the name of each participant, the name of the trainers, and the dates of training.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1210(b): The employer did not ensure that the entry supervisor verified that all tests specified by the permit have been conducted and that all procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin:   On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure an entry supervisor verified that appropriate atmospheric testing was completed, water from the treatment plant was effectively isolated, a method for rescue was in place and all procedures and equipment were in place before allowing entry to begin.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1211(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that each authorized entrant used a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, above the entrant's head, or at another point which the employer can establish presents a profile small enough for the successful removal of the entrant:   On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure each entrant used a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1211(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that each authorized entrant had the other end of their retrieval line attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the permit space in such a manner that rescue can begin as soon as the rescuer becomes aware that rescue is necessary:   On or about October 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure each entrant had a retrieval line attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the space to ensure rescue could begin as soon as necessary.