OSHA Inspection: HUTCHINSON EXCAVATING INC

Issued

2015-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $1020.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees:  a) 11-17 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster PA - An employee was observed working in a trench measuring up to 6 feet - 3 inches deep and was not provided with a ladder or other safe means of egress, on or about October 30, 2014.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2015-01-07 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 with 29 CFR 1926.652(b) or 1926.652(c):  a) 11-17 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster PA - An employee was observed working in a trench measuring up to 6 feet - 3 inches deep and was not protected from cave-in hazards by a protective system such as but not limited to a trench box, on or about October 30, 2014.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2015-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) 11-17 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster PA - An employee was observed working in a trench where spoil piles were located 17 inches and 19 inches from the edge, on or about October 30, 2014.  No abatement certification or documentation required.