OSHA Inspection: EVOL, LTD.

Issued

2014-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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.   Workers were observed engaged in excavation/trenching operations installing 8.0 inch ductile sewer pipes to bypass an existing manhole. Worker(s) were exposed to potential cave-in and struck-by hazards from loose spoils that were on the located on the south side of the 16.0 foot deep excavation.

Issued

2014-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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:   Workers were engaged in excavation/trenching operations installing 8.0 inch, SDR 35, ductile sewer pipes to bypass an existing manhole separating a sanitary and storm water piping system. Worker(s) were exposed to potential cave-in and struck-by hazards and regular and frequent inspections by a competent person were not conducted to ensure that the jobsite, materials, and equipment such as cave-in protection systems and proper distance of spoil piles were maintained and utilized in a safe manner.

Issued

2014-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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 paragraph (b) or (c) of 29 CFR 1926.652.    Workers were engaged in excavation/trenching operations installing new 8.0 inch SDR 35, ductile sewer pipes to bypass an existing manhole and separate the sanitary and storm water systems. Worker(s) were exposed to potential cave-in hazards in that a proper cave-in protection system was not utilized.