OSHA Inspection: SIGMA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.800(d): Employees were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of hazards associated with underground construction activities:  On or about April 29, 2013, employees performing construction and sewer line relocation activities inside a 4.7 feet high, 5 feet wide and 20 feet deep tunnel below the hotel concrete foundation were not provided specific safety training and instructions prior to entry including but not limited to, proper ventilation requirements, mechanical equipment location and usage, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures including confined space entry/egress, shoring, and ground support.  Employees were exposed to asphyxiation and cave in hazards.

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.800(k)(1)(i): Fresh air was not supplied to all underground construction work areas in sufficient quantities to prevent dangerous or harmful accumulation of dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases:   On or about April 29, 2013, employees performing construction and sewer line relocation activities inside a 4.7 feet high, 5 feet wide and 20 feet deep tunnel below the hotel concrete foundation were not provided fresh air circulated ventilation when the Air Systems International confined space blower used, was located at the entrance of the tunnel supplying recirculated atmospheric air from the tunnel.  Employees were exposed to asphyxiation hazards.