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OSHA Inspection: HOIER EXCAVATING LLC

Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of HOIER EXCAVATING LLC in 1622 S. ACADEMY BLVD., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910 (NAICS 238910). OSHA activity number 334775202.

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Site address
1622 S. ACADEMY BLVD.
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State
CO
ZIP
80910
Mailing
8873 BELLCOVE CR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Inspection type
Unprogrammed Other (I)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
238910
Employees
8
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.651 C02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 13, 2012
Abate by
Jul 16, 2012
Penalty
Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced
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) On or about June 19, 2012 employees were exposed to injury while working in a trench in that, employees did not use the extension ladder that was provided for a safe means of access into the trench.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1000
  • — Z (S) $1600

1926.651 J02

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 13, 2012
Abate by
Jul 16, 2012
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced
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 June 19, 2012 employees were exposed to injury while working in a trench where the spoil pile had not been removed at least 2 feet away from the edge of the trench.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1000
  • — Z (S) $1200

1926.652 A01

Willful Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 13, 2012
Abate by
Jul 16, 2012
Penalty
Initial $14,000 · Current $4,720 Reduced
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: employees performing trench excavation activities were not protected from cave-ins by the use of a protective system:    a) On or about June 19, 2012 employees were exposed to injury while working in a trench without an adequate protective system.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
Recent events (2)
  • — I (W) $4720
  • — Z (W) $14000

1926.651 K02

Willful Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 13, 2012
Abate by
Jul 16, 2012
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indication of a failure of protective systems, hazardous atmosphere, or other hazardous condition, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precaution have been taken to ensure their safety:    a) On or about June 19, 2012 employees were exposed to injuries where the competent person who performed the inspection of the trench did not remove the employees from the trench until the hazard was corrected.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
Recent events (2)
  • — I (W) $0
  • — Z (W) $0

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