OSHA Inspection: R. J. GLEESON CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Jun 17, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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)  On or about May 4, 2016, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while working in a trench with vertical walls, was 6.9 feet in depth and 40 feet long, and had with no means of egress at the east end.  The west end of the excavation had a sloped ramp for employees to enter and exit, but the east end had no means of entrance and egress.  A ladder was on the spoil pile on the north side of the trench.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 17, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $7,000 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 paragraph (b) or (c) of this section:    (a)  On or about May 4, 2016, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while working without protective systems in a trench cut into Type C soil, was 6.9 feet deep, and had vertical walls.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 17, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1): Employees were working in excavations in which there was accumulated water, or excavations in which water was accumulating, and adequate precautions had not been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation:  (a)  On or about May 4, 2016, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while working in a trench in which water was standing and accumulating.  The trench had no protective system nor precautions taken to mitigate the water accumulation.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 17, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  (a)  On or about May 4, 2016, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while working in a trench that had not been inspected by the competent person who is authorized to remove employees from hazards and correct hazardous situations.  No protective system was in place in the vertical trench cut into Type C soil.  A backhoe was at the east end of the trench placing a surcharge on the walls.  Water was standing in the trench.  No egress was available on the east end of the trench which was 40 feet long.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").