OSHA Inspection: BRIDGER PIPELINE COMPANY LLC

Issued

2011-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary:    (a) On or about October 29, 2011, Bridger Pipeline Company LLC dba Belle Fourche Pipeline Company LLC as contolling employer, did not ensure that Loenbro Pipeline Company, a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury while working in a trench where the spoil pile had not been removed back at least two (2 ) feet from the edge of the excavation.

Issued

2011-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section:     (a) On or about October 29, 2011, Bridger Pipeline Company LLC dba Belle Fourche Pipeline Company LLC, as controlling employer, did not ensure that Loenbro Pipeline Company, a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury while working in an unsupported trench exceeding 5 feet in depth.