OSHA Inspection: J & J ENTERPRISE SERVICES, INC

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.    On or before June 15, 2012, during excavation activities, the employer did not provide programs that identify and eliminate the hazards, such as cave-in protection, access/egress, and other hazards associated with the work being performed at the worksite.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:    On or about June 15, 2012, during excavation activities, the employer did not ensure a means of egress was provided to employees working in a trench that measured approximately 7.3 feet deep.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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.    On or about June 15, 2012, during excavation activities, the employer failed to ensure adequate protection for an employee working in a trench that was approximately 7.3 feet deep by placing the spoils piles at least two feet back from the edge of the trench to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavation on to the employee.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:      On or about June 15, 2012, during excavation activities, the employer failed to ensure adequate cave-in protection was used for an employee working in a trench that was approximately 7.3 feet deep.