OSHA Inspection: C. HOWELL CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2018-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $1848.00 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 September 11, 2018, Employees were exposed to struck by and fall hazards on a construction site in Arcola, Illinois, 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

2018-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:     On or about September 11, 2018, Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck in the head by falling materials and tools, on a construction site in Arcola, Illinois, and was not required to wear a hard hat while working underneath employees performing carpentry activities.

Issued

2018-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $2587.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:       On or about September 11, 2018, An employee was exposed to fall hazards on a construction site in Arcola, Illinois, and the employer did not ensure the employee was using a body belt or safety harness when working from an aerial lift.

Issued

2018-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $2587.00 Reduced

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 September 11, 2018, Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8ft and 15ft. on a construction site in Arcola, Illinois, and the employer did not ensure the use of fall protection.

Issued

2018-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-06 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 September 11, 2018, Employees were exposed to a fall hazards on a construction site in Arcola, Illinois, and the employer did not maintain evidence 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

2018-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $1848.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:       On or about September 11, 2018, An employee performing carpentry activities on a construction site in Arcola, Illinois, was exposed to fall hazard when using the top or top step of a stepladder.