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OSHA Inspection: HARPER EXCAVATING, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of HARPER EXCAVATING, INC. in LDS CHURCH @ HWY 79, LOCUST FORK, AL 35097 (NAICS 237110). OSHA activity number 338945587.

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Site address
LDS CHURCH @ HWY 79
City
LOCUST FORK
State
AL
ZIP
35097
Mailing
P.O BOX 1266, ARAB, AL 35016
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
237110
Employees
3
Ownership type
A

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.651 J02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
May 7, 2013
Penalty
Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

Hazardous substances S777

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)  On or about 3/8/13 - LDS Church @ HWY. 79, Locust Fork, employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by excavated material from the spoil pile that was placed close to the edge of the excavation.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $1600

1926.652 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
May 7, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S777

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 3/8/13 - LDS Church @ HWY. 79, Locust Fork, employee(s) were working in an excavation adjacent to a 5-1/2 - 6 ft. vertical wall that was not benched or properly sloped.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $0

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