OSHA Inspection: ALLIED PAVING CORPORATION

Issued

2013-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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:    On or about: 10/28/2013    Location: Eliot and High Street, Milton, MA    Employees were exposed to cave in hazards while working in a trench over 5 feet deep when the competent person did not adequatley inspect the work area.

Issued

2013-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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(c). The employer had not complied with the provisions of 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(1)(i) in that:    On or about: 10/28/2013    Location: Eliot and HIgh Street, Milton, MA    Employees were exposed to cave-in hazards over 5 feet in depth while working in a trench where cave-in protection was not used or provided.    Instance A: On 10/25/2013 Friday     Instance B: On 10/28/2013 Monday