OSHA Inspection: JOHN ZIRKLE

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s)       On or about May 12, 2017, Employees were exposed to a fall hazard on a construction site in Watseka, IL, and the employer did not ensure a competent person inspected the job site for unsafe activity and took necessary steps to eliminate or control the hazards.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.    On or about May 12, 2017, Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10ft., on a construction site in Watseka, IL, and the employer did not ensure employees were using fall protection.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1):  The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record containing the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employee:    On or about May 12, 2017, The employer did not maintain documentation of the required training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards.  There was no written documentation that included the employees name, date of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employee.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were not used for the purpose for which they were designed.       On or about May 12, 2017, Employees were exposed to a fall hazard on a construction site in Watseka, IL.  Employees were accessing and exiting the work area via a step ladder and the employer did not ensure ladders were used for the purpose for which they were designed.