OSHA Inspection: REAL CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Feb 6, 2014

Abate by

Feb 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,050 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) or (c).  The employer had not complied with the provisions of 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(1)(i) in that the angle was sloped at an angle steeper than one and one-half horizontal to one vertical (34 degrees measured from the horizontal):      a) Jobsite, 7 - 13 Bank Street, Philadelphia:  Employees were installing footings in an excavation approximately 60 feet long and 40 wide, ranging from approximately 7 feet to 10 feet deep, in which the walls of the excavation were sloped at angles steeper than 34 degrees and the employees were not protected from cave-ins.  Observed on or about August 23, 2013.

Issued

Feb 6, 2014

Abate by

Feb 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(3): Sidewalks, pavements and appurtenant structure shall not be undermined unless a support system or another method of protection is provided to protect employees from the possible collapse of such structures.    a) Jobsite, 7 - 13 Bank Street, Philadelphia:  The sidewalk at the front of the excavation was undermined and an adequate support system was not provided to protect employees installing footings in the excavation from possible collapse of the sidewalk.  Observed on or about August 23, 2013.

Issued

Feb 6, 2014

Abate by

Feb 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(1): Adequate protection was not provided to protect employees from loose rock or soil that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling from an excavation face:    a) Jobsite, 7 - 13 Bank Street, Philadelphia:  Loose soil, rocks, concrete pieces and other construction debris were visible on the face of the excavation at the front, back and side, and employees installing footings in the excavation were not protected from the loose soil, rock and other materials falling or rolling into the excavation.   Observed on or about 8/23/13.

Issued

Feb 6, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Jobsite, 7 - 13 Bank Street, Philadelphia:  Lumber, construction material, soil and debris were placed within 2 feet of the edge of the excavation and employees were not protected from the lumber, construction material, soil and debris falling or rolling into the excavation.  Observed on or about August 23, 2013.

Issued

Feb 6, 2014

Abate by

Feb 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,050 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: horizontal):      a) Jobsite, 7 - 13 Bank Street, Philadelphia:  Inspections of the excavation by a competent person were not conducted daily, prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift, exposing employees installing footings in the excavation to cave-in hazards.   Observed on or about August 23, 2013.

Issued

Feb 6, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.    a) Jobsite, 7 - 13 Bank Street, Philadelphia: The employer did not instruct each employee installing footings in the excavation, in the recognition, evaluation and control of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment, exposing the employees to death or serious injury.  Observed on or about August 23, 2013.