OSHA Inspection: PBM EXCAVATING CO

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1530.00 · Current $560.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2):  Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavation, 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) PBM Excavating Co. @ 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO. On or before April, 12, 2013, as part of the injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the excavating/creating andd exposing employer did not ensure that each employee conducting activities in the unprotected excavation was protected from a possible wall cave-in. The excavated spoil pile was not kept at least 2 feet from the edge of the vertically-walled excavation particularly at the north east side, south east side corner section and inside pillar, south side section of the excavation were dirt and forms materials were accumulated. The excavation measured depth was between 5 ft. 5 in. and 7 ft. 2 in. and lacked any protective system, such as appropriate sloping, benching, or shield systems. These conditions exposed the employees to a crushing hazard by excavation wall cave-in while conducting work activities in the unprotected excavation.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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) PBM Excavating Co. @ 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO. On or before April, 12, 2013, as part of the injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the excavating and exposing employer did not ensure that a competent person conducted an inspection(s) of the excavation, the adjacent areas, and protective systems 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 before allowing employees to work in the unprotected excavation. The excavation measured depth was between 5 ft. 5 in. and 7 ft. 2 and lacked any protective system, such as appropriate sloping, benching, or shield systems. A ladder, ramp or other suitable safe of egress was not provided for the employees working in the excavation. The employees working in the excavation had not received training on excavation safety. The excavated spoil pile was not kept at least 2 feet from the edge of the vertically-walled excavation particularly at the north east side, south east side corner section and inside pillar, south side section of the excavation. These conditions exposed the employees to a crushing hazard by excavation wall cave-in while conducting work activities in the unprotected excavation.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").   Abatement note: The requirements and duties of a competent person are:  (1)        A competent person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.  (2)        The competent person must understand and be able to carry out the tasks specified in the OSHA standard.  The competent person must also have knowledge about excavation protection systems or plans and the safety program.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) PBM Excavating Co. @ 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO. On or before April, 12, 2013, as part of the injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the excavating and exposing employer did not ensure that each employee conducting work in an excavation was protected from a possible wall cave-in. The excavation measured depth was between 5 ft. 5 in. and 7 ft. 2 and lacked any protective system, such as appropriate sloping, benching, or shield systems. This condition exposed the employees to a crushing hazard by excavation wall cave-in while conducting work activities in the unprotected excavation.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1530.00 · Current $560.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not 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) PBM Excavating Co. @ 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO. On or before April, 12, 2013, as part of the injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the excavating and exposing employer did not ensure a ladder; ramp or other suitable safe means of egress was provided for the employees conducting activities in the unprotected excavation. The excavation measured depth was between 5 ft. 5 in. and 7 ft. 2 and lacked any protective system, such as appropriate sloping, benching, or shield systems. The only means of egress was climbing up the side walls of the excavation. This condition exposed the employees to a crushing hazard by excavation wall cave-in.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1224.00 · Current $560.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.701(b):  All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and/or into  which employees could fall or come against, shall be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement:     (a) PBM Excavating Co. @ 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO. On or before April, 12, 2013, as part of the injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the excavating and exposing employer did not ensure each protruding reinforcing steel used to hold footers forms in place, and/or into which employees could fall or come against, was capped or guarded.  This condition exposed employees to the hazard of impalement while conducting activities in the unprotected excavation.