OSHA Inspection: SPEEDY ROOTER INC.

Issued

Dec 30, 2011

Abate by

Jan 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,940 Reduced

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 December 13, 2011, and at times prior, an employee was exposed to cave in hazards while connecting a sewer pipe in an unprotected trench at 1615 Culebra Ave. in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Issued

Dec 30, 2011

Abate by

Jan 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):  An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift:      a) On or about December 13, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not have a competent person and did not conduct an inspection of a trench prior to starting work in the trench at 1615 Culebra Ave., in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Issued

Dec 30, 2011

Abate by

Jan 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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 (.61m) 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 December 13, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the spoil pile was back at least 2 feet from the edge of the trench located at 1615 Culebra Ave. in Colorado Springs, Colorado.