OSHA Inspection: THE SCOTTISH PLUMBER

Issued

2012-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.    a.  On or about October 29, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees working inside a five (5) foot seven (7) inch deep trench were not provided with a safe means of egress.

Issued

2012-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(3): Sidewalks, pavements and appurtenant structure shall not be undermined unless a support system or another method of protection is provided to protect employees from the possible collapse of such structures.    a.  On or about October 29, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees working inside a five (5) foot seven (7) inch deep trench, undermined the sidewalk by approximately one (1) foot, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with a sidewalk collapse.

Issued

2012-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section except when:    a.  On or about October 29, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees working inside a five (5) foot seven (7) inch deep trench were not provided with an adequate protective system, thereby exposing the employees to cave in hazards.