OSHA Inspection: PTS CONTRACTORS INC

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(b)(3): When excavation operations approached the estimated location of underground installations, the exact location of the installations was not determined by safe and acceptable means:      a) On or about August 28, 2013, the employer did not safely re-locate an underground gas line that had been previously located and covered up through safe locating means. The gas line was struck with the excavator bucket and damaged.       Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $3500.00 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 paragraph (b) or (c) of this section:      a) On or about August 28, 2013, an employee hand digging around existing utility lines, was not protected from cave-in hazards when working at a depth of 5.5 feet.       b) On or about August 27, 2013, three employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while setting a storm manhole and connecting utilities without the proper cave-in protection at depths up to 8.5 feet.       Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $26950.00 · Current $15000.00 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 were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees:      a) On or about August 27, 2013, a safe means of egress was not provided in an excavation deeper than 8 feet for three employees setting a manhole and connecting lateral pipes in type C soil.       b) On or about August 28, 2013, a safe means of egress was not provided in an excavation deeper than 4 feet for an employee working to clear the proper grade.       Abatement Certification Required.     PTS Contractors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or an equivalent Standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 312559297, Citation No. 2, Item No. 1, issued on 4/08/2011, and affirmed as a Final Order on 4/29/11, with respect to a workplace located on the corner of County Rd C and Persnickity Pl., Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073.      PTS Contractors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or an equivalent Standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 312555322, Citation No. 1, Item No. 1, issues on 01/06/2010 and affirmed as a Final Order on 07/13/2010, with respect to a workplace located in the 500 block of West Murdock Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901.

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10780.00 · Current $10000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety:      a) On or about Tuesday, August 27, 2013, three employees were working in an excavation that was not properly protected from cave-in hazards in type C soil. The 8 x 12 ft. trench box was not installed in a manner to prevent lateral movement. The box was not abutted against the excavation walls; there was a void between the side of the box and the excavation walls. The top of the box did not extend above the east wall and the south end was not shielded. Employees were working outside of the trench box at the north end of the excavation and in close proximity to excavation walls not sloped properly for type C soil. No ladder or other safe means of egress were utilized for employees entering and/or exiting the excavation. The spoil pile was not set back at least 2 ft. from the edge of the excavation on the east wall. The depth of excavation was approximately 8 feet 6 inches to the bottom.       Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.     PTS Contractors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or an equivalent Standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 312559297, Citation No. 1, Item No. 3b, issued on 4/08/2011, and affirmed as a Final Order on 4/29/11, with respect to a workplace located on the corner of County Rd C and Persnickity Pl., Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073.

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10780.00 · Current $0.00 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)    On or about August 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the soil excavated from the trench was at a minimum of two (2) feet from the edge of the excavation.       Abatement Certification Required.     PTS Contractors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or an equivalent Standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 312559297, Citation No. 1, Item No. 2, issued on 4/08/2011, and affirmed as a Final Order on 4/29/11, with respect to a workplace located on the corner of County Rd C and Persnickity Pl., Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073.

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10780.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(c): 29 CFR 1926.652(c):  Support systems, shield systems, and other protective systems were not designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1-4):       a)    On or about August 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure that workers utilizing a trench box in type C soil were using it according to the manufacturer's specifications. The box was not abutted against the excavation walls; there was a void between the side of the box and the excavation walls. The top of the box did not extend above the east wall and the south end was not shielded.       Abatement Certification Required.       PTS Contractors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or an equivalent Standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 312559297, Citation No. 1, Item No. 3b, issued on 4/08/2011, and affirmed as a Final Order on 4/29/11, with respect to a workplace located on the corner of County Rd C and Persnickity Pl., Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073.