OSHA Inspection: KAVON EXCAVATING INC.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 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.  On or about September 24, 2013, excavated materials were located within two feet from the edge of the trench.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 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 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(c).   On or about September 24, 2013, employees working within a trench were doing so without adequate cave-in protection.