OSHA Inspection: C. A. BARRS CONTRACTOR, INC.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Aug 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(g):     Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a.)  C.A. Barrs Contractor, Inc., Fort Eustis, Wilson Ave. & Washington Blvd.:  On or about 06/22/12, the employer did not provide facilities for quick flushing of the eyes for employees using the Quikrete, a corrosive material.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,150 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.)  C.A. Barrs Contractor, Inc.:  On or about 06/22/12, the employer did not ensure that employees working in the trench excavation that was 6 feet deep had a safe means of egress.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,150 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).  The employer had not complied with the provisions of 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(2):    a.)  C.A. Barrs Contractor, Inc, Fort Eustis, Wilson Ave. & Washington Blvd.:  On or about 06/22/12, the employer did not protect employees working in an excavation that was 6' deep by means of implementing a protective system.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):     An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift:      a.)  C.A. Barrs Contractor, Inc., Fort Eustis, Wilson Ave. & Washington Blvd.:  On or about 06/22/12, the employer did not conduct an inspection of the 6' deep excavation as needed throughout the shift as evidenced by employees working in the excavation without the use of a protective system.