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OSHA Inspection: KARRENBROCK EXCAVATING, LLC

Programmed Related inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a programmed Related safety inspection of KARRENBROCK EXCAVATING, LLC in NEAR 7166 HWY N, O FALLON, MO 63367 (NAICS 237110). OSHA activity number 341287464.

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Site address
NEAR 7166 HWY N
City
O FALLON
State
MO
ZIP
63367
Mailing
PO BOX 279, NEW MELLE, MO 63365
Inspection type
Programmed Related (J)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
237110
Employees
3
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.100 A

Repeat Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 10, 2016
Penalty
Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets:   JOB SITE: The Village of Montrachet, near 7166 Hwy N, OFallon, MO 63367, at this work site, a worker was inside an open trench, approximately 4 feet 7 inches wide, approximately 135 feet in total length, and approximately 8 feet deep (at time of inspection), actively laying a concrete manhole with an 8 inch PVC sanitary line and not protected by protective helmets. The worker was exposed to a potential head injury hazard.   The Karrenbrock Excavating, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.100(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 896722, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 06/28/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 S. Fifth St., St. Charles, MO, 63301.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $1200
  • — Z (R) $2400

1926.651 K02

Repeat Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 10, 2016
Abate by
Apr 5, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety:  JOB SITE: The Village of Montrachet, near 7166 Hwy N, OFallon, MO 63367, at this work site, the employer/competent person failed to remove the exposed worker from a hazardous condition.  The employer allowed a worker to enter an open excavation, approximately 8 feet deep, without any form of protective systems.   The Karrenbrock Excavating, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.651(k)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 896722, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 06/28/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 S. Fifth St., St. Charles, MO, 63301.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $2000
  • — Z (R) $4000

1926.652 A01

Repeat Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 10, 2016
Abate by
Apr 5, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section:  JOB SITE: The Village of Montrachet, near 7166 Hwy N, OFallon, MO 63367, at this work site, a worker was inside an open trench, approximately 4 feet 7 inches wide, approximately 135 feet in total length, and approximately 8 feet deep (at time of inspection), and was not protected by an adequate protective systems.   The Karrenbrock Excavating, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.652(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 896722, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on 06/28/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 S. Fifth St., St. Charles, MO, 63301.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $2000
  • — Z (R) $4000

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