OSHA Inspection: JS PLUMBING CO. LLC

Issued

2013-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(a): All surface encumbrances that were located so as to create a hazard to employees were not removed or supported, as necessary, to safeguard employees.  a) Jobsite: North Broad Street and Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA - On or about 7/25/13, a parking meter was not removed or supported as necessary to safeguard employees working inside the excavation measuring approximately 8 feet from east to west, 6 feet from north to south, and 10 feet in depth.  The employees were conducting plumbing operations in the excavation.

Issued

2013-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(b)(4): While the excavation was opened, underground installations were not protected, supported or removed as necessary to safeguard employees:  a) Jobsite: North Broad Street and Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA - On or about 7/25/13, an underground electrical installation was not protected or supported as necessary to safeguard employees working inside the excavation. Employees using jack hammers and shovels were conducting plumbing operations in the excavation measuring approximately 8 feet from east to west, 6 feet from north to south, and 10 feet in depth.

Issued

2013-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(3): Sidewalks, pavements, or appurtenant structures had been undermined and a support system or another method was not provided to protect employees from the possible collapse of such structures.  a) Jobsite: North Broad Street and Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA - On or about 7/25/13, a support system for an undermined section of sidewalk was not used to protect employees from collapse hazards.  Employees were conducting plumbing operations inside an excavation measuring approximately 8 feet from east to west, 6 feet from north to south, and 10 feet in depth.

Issued

2013-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Employees were not protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary was not provided.  a) Jobsite: North Broad Street and Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA - On or about 7/25/13, JS Plumbing did not keep excavated material with loose rock at least 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation to prevent the material from falling or rolling into the excavation. Employees were conducting plumbing operations inside the 10 foot deep excavation.

Issued

2013-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

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 prior to the start of work, and as needed throughout the shift, for evidence of situations that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions.  a) Jobsite: North Broad Street and Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA - On or about 7/25/13, JS Plumbing did not conduct daily inspections of the excavation and adjacent areas for evidence of situations that could result in cave-ins, or other hazardous conditions.

Issued

2013-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

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(c).  a) Jobsite: North Broad Street and Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA - On or about 7/25/13, a protective system was not used to protect employees from cave-in hazards while conducting plumbing operations in an excavation measuring approximately 8 feet from east to west, 6 feet from north to south, and 10 feet in depth.