OSHA Inspection: ED BELLM PLUMBING, INC.

Issued

2012-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $510.00 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:    Location:  At or near 1116 Sulphur Spring Road, Ballwin, MO  63021.    The employer did not ensure that workers were provided with a ladder or other safe means of egress when working in an excavation that was 4 ft. or more in depth.

Issued

2012-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 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.    Location:  At or near 1116 Sulphur Spring Road, Ballwin, MO  63021.    The employer did not ensure that spoil piles were kept a minimum of 2 ft. from the edge of the excavation.

Issued

2012-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 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 29 CFR 1926.652(c).     Location:  At or near 1116 Sulphur Spring Road, Ballwin, MO  63021.    The employer did not ensure that employees were protected from cave-in hazards when they were required to work in excavations 5 ft. or deeper.