OSHA Inspection: EDWARD POWELL PUMP AND WELL

Issued

2012-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.    a)  1876 Aloha Lane - On or about April 3, 2012, employees are working in a trench with the spoils pile lying next to the edge of the trench without utilizing head protection.

Issued

2012-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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 (.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)  1862 Aloha Lane - On or about April 3, 2012, a trench over 5 feet deep had the spoil pile lying at the edge of the trench creating a potential cave in hazard to employees laying GeoThermal pipes.    b)  1862 Aloha Lane - On or about April 3, 2012, a trench over 5 feet deep had a ladder jack scaffold and wood material lying less than 2 feet back from the edge of the trench causing a cave in hazard to employees laying Geo Thermal pipes.

Issued

2012-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees:    a)  1682 Aloha Lane - On or about April 3, 2012, employees working in a trench ranging from 5 feet to 7 feet deep are not provided with a safe means of egress.

Issued

2012-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section except when:    a)  1862 Aloha Lane - On or about April 3, 2012, employees working in a trench over 5 feet deep are not provided with adequate protection from cave-ins.