OSHA Inspection: JBC PLUMBING INC

Issued

2013-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 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.      The employer does not ensure that excavated materials are kept at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation.      a)  This violation occurred on or about December 5, 2012, on the west side of the trench where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when grading the depth of the trench without moving the spoil pile more than 2 feet from the edge.      b)  This violation occurred on or about December 5, 2012, on the south side of the trench where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when grading the depth of the trench without moving the spoil pile more than 2 feet from the edge.      Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that excavated materials are kept at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation.

Issued

2013-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 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 does not ensure that each employee in an excavation is protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system.      a)  This violation occurred on or about December 5, 2012, on the short leg of the trench measuring 8 feet in depth where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards when grading the depth of the trench without providing a cave-in protection system.      b)  This violation occurred on or about December 5, 2012, on the long leg of the trench measuring 7 feet, 1 inch in depth where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards when grading the depth of the trench without providing a cave-in protection system.      Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each employee in an excavation is protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system.

Issued

2013-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):  Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:      The employer does not ensure that ladders are used for purposes for which they are designed.  This violation occurred on or about December 5, 2012, on the north wall of a trench measuring 7 feet, 1 inch in depth where employees were exposed to fall hazards when grading the depth of the trench without using a proper ladder.    Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that  ladders are used for purposes for which they are designed.