OSHA Inspection: CHAVEZ & SONS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 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.    (a)  Chavez & Sons Construction, Inc., 4321 Stuart Street, Denver, CO: On or prior to January 4, 2013, excavated dirt was placed directly next to the benched excavation edge on the west side. The employer did not ensure the excavated dirt was placed a minimum of 2 feet from the benched excavation edge.  Condition exposed employees installing wood foundation forms to struck by hazards associated with falling/rolling dirt and/or rocks into the excavation.    (b)  Chavez & Sons Construction, Inc., 4321 Stuart Street, Denver, CO: On and prior to January 4, 2013, excavated dirt was placed directly next to the excavation edge on the east side. The employer did not ensure the excavated dirt was placed a minimum of 2 feet from the excavation edge.  Condition exposed employees installing wood foundation forms to struck by hazards associated with falling/rolling dirt and/or rocks into the excavation.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed Abatement-Certification Letter).

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):  Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible excavation cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions:    (a) Chavez & Sons Construction, Inc., 4321 Stuart Street, Denver, CO:  On or about January 4, 2013, the employer did not ensure daily inspections of the excavation were made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in cave-in. The 8'-6" deep vertical walled excavation on the south side was not appropriately sloped, benched or equipped with a support/shield system to prevent cave-in. Condition exposed employees installing wood foundation forms to struck by hazards associated with cave-in.     (b)  Chavez & Sons Construction, Inc., 4321 Stuart Street, Denver, CO:  On or about January 4, 2013, the employer did not ensure daily inspections of the excavation were made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in excavated material falling and/or rolling into the excavation. The excavated soil (spoil pile) was placed along the west edge of the excavation. Condition exposed employees installing wood foundation forms to struck by hazards associated with falling/rolling dirt and/or rocks into the excavation.    ( C )   Chavez & Sons Construction, 4321 Stuart Street, Denver, CO:  On or about January 4, 2013, the employer did not ensure daily inspections of the excavation were made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in excavated material falling and/or rolling into the excavation. The excavated soil (spoil pile) was placed along the east edge of the excavation. Condition exposed employees installing wood foundation forms to struck by hazards associated with falling/rolling dirt and/or rocks into the excavation.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.    Abatement Note: OSHA defines a "competent person" as someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 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(b) or (c).    (a)  Chavez & Sons Construction, Inc., 4321 Stuart Street, Denver, CO: On or about January 4, 2013, the employer did not ensured the south side of the 8-6 deep basement excavation was appropriately sloped, benched or equipped with a support/shield system to prevent cave-in.  Condition exposed employees installing wood foundation forms to struck by hazards associated with cave-in.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.