OSHA Inspection: DRIP DROP PLUMBING, INC.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.    On or about May 30, 2012, an employee was in a trench without a state means of egress, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with not able to exit the trench in an emergency.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19 (c).

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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:    On or about May 30, 2012, employees were in a an 8.5 foot deep trench replacing a sanitary sewer without cave-in protection.  The employees were exposed to the hazards associated with a trench collapse.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.    On or about May 30, 2012, an employee was using an A-frame fiberglass ladder which leaned against the side of the trench, threreby exposing the empoyee to a fall.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19 (c).