OSHA Inspection: BLACK CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2012-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $2000.00 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.    Excavation Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo Guam adjacent to the airstrip airway. On or about July 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to provide protection for employees by placing and keeping excavated materials at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.  Excavated materials were 10 inches away from the excavation around the edge of the trench exposing workers to serious injuries from falling or rolling debris.