OSHA Inspection: CAPITAL CITY CONTRACTING, LLC.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:    a. On or about November 17, 2015, in a 9-foot deep excavation, four employees performing concrete reinforcement operations were exposed to an overhead hazard, in that the employees were not wearing protective helmets, thereby exposing themselves to being struck-by rocks and pieces of pavement located at the edges of the excavation, pipes, tools or other debris located on top of the culvert boxes.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a. On or about November 17, 2015, an employee in a 9-foot deep excavation performing concrete reinforcement operations were using an electrical cord, which energized power tools that was frayed and taped, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:    a. On or about November 17, 2015, in a 9-foot deep excavation, there was no ladder for access/egress for employee usage or a means for employees to safely exit the excavation in the event of a cave-in hazard.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $49,000 · Current $26,000 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):    a. On or about November 17, 2015, in a 9-foot deep excavation, four employees performing concrete reinforcement operations were not protected from a cave-in hazard by use of a adequate protective system, such as a trench box, sloping or benching measures.