READING, PA —
OSHA Inspection: VISION MECHANICAL, INC.
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of VISION MECHANICAL, INC. in 215 BELLEVUE AVE, READING, PA 19605 (NAICS 238220). OSHA activity number 339066771.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VISION MECHANICAL, INC.
- Site address
- 215 BELLEVUE AVE
- City
- READING
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19605
- Mailing
- 135 JUNIATA STREET SUITE 2, READING, PA 19611
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238220
- Employees
- 2
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.651 J02
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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) Unique Pretzel Bakery - The spoil pile was not kept at least two feet back from the edge of the trench, men were exposed the potential of debris rolling or falling back into the trench on or about May 14, 2013. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1680
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.651 K01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift: (a) Unique Pretzel Bakery - The competent person did not conduct an inspection of the excavation and adjacent areas at the start of work. Employees were permitted to work in a trench that was 120 feet long, 4 feet deep at the west end and 28 inches deep at the east end. The spoil pile from the trench was not placed at least two feet back from the edge of the trench and employees were exposed to the potential of loose material falling or rolling into the trench, on or about May 14, 2013. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1680
- — Z (S) $2800
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339066771.
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