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OSHA Inspection: S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. in RIVER ROAD & FRAINE BARRACKS ROAD, BISMARCK, ND 58501 (NAICS 237110). OSHA activity number 336271184.

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Site address
RIVER ROAD & FRAINE BARRACKS ROAD
City
BISMARCK
State
ND
ZIP
58501
Mailing
P.O. BOX 459, ROCKVILLE, MN 56369
Inspection type
Federal Agency (M)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
237110
Employees
200
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2013
Abate by
Mar 1, 2013
Penalty
Initial $6,930 · Current $0 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees in that employees were exposed to being struck by the excavator bucket:    (a)  On or about September 9, 2012, an employee was attempting to line up the bucket of a Komatsu LC 400 excavator on the end of a 36-inch water main being installed when the bucket slipped off of the end of the pipe and crushed the employee against an existing 24-inch pipe in the trench, located near the intersection of River Road and Fraine Barracks Road, Bismarck, North Dakota.    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to follow the warnings contained in the manufacturer's manual to ensure that all persons are clear of the area before operating the machine and to be alert of bystanders moving into the work area.  Also, follow the Equipment Manufacturers Institute Backhoe/Loader Safety Manual:  "Make sure area is clear of all persons before you start operating" and "Never enter, or allow anyone else to enter, the backhoe swing pivot area".
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $6930
  • — Z (S) $6930

1926.651 K02

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2013
Abate by
Mar 1, 2013
Penalty
Initial $6,930 · Current $7,000
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2):  Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions were taken to ensure their safety:    (a)  On or about September 9, 2012, an employee was attempting to line up the bucket of a Komatsu LC 400 excavator on the end of a 36-inch water main being installed when the bucket slipped off of the end of the pipe and crushed the employee against an existing 24-inch pipe in the trench, located near the intersection of River Road and Fraine Barracks Road, Bismarck, North Dakota.    (b)  On or about September 9, 2012, for the employees installing a 36-inch water main in a trench approximately 11.5 feet deep with inadequate protection on the west wall, located near the intersection of River Road and Fraine Barracks Road, Bismarck, North Dakota.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $7000
  • — C (S) $6930
  • — Z (S) $6930

1926.652 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2013
Abate by
Mar 1, 2013
Penalty
Initial $6,930 · Current $7,000
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:    (a)  On or about September 9, 2012, for the employees installing a 36-inch water main in a trench approximately 11.5 feet deep with inadequate protection on the west wall, located near the intersection of River Road and Fraine Barracks Road, Bismarck, North Dakota.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $7000
  • — C (S) $6930
  • — Z (S) $6930

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