OSHA Inspection: TMC CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

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) Trench excavation on the northeast side of site and abutting Holmes Ave: On March 12, 2014, the eastern trench wall undercut surface structures such as street curbing and asphalt.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 (b) or (c):   (a) Northeastern section of site: On March 12, 2014, employees engaged in excavating a wastewater pipe were exposed to caught under hazards associated with collapsing earth, were not provided protection via suitable sloping, benching  or shield system.  Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

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 for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems    (a) Northeastern area of the site:  On March 12, 2014, employees excavating the waste water line were working 13 feet down in an excavation which was not inspected for cave-in hazards or other obvious hazards.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:    (a)  Excavation on the northeastern side of site:  On March 12, 2014, The portable ladder used by employees engage in excavating the waste water connection at the bottom of a trench 13 feet deep, did not adequately extend above the edge of the trench.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.