OSHA Inspection: AUGUST BOHL CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2016-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2806.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(3): Sidewalks, pavements, or appurtenant structures had been undermined and a support system or another method was not provided to protect employees from the possible collapse of such structures:   a) Work site - On or about June 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a possible collapse of the concrete curb that had been undermined in two 1'6" lengths.

Issued

2016-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2806.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(b): The slopes and configurations of sloping and benching systems were not in accordance with the requirement options of 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(4):   a) Work site - On or about June 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees were in an 8' benched and sloped trench installing copper services from the newly installed water line.  The first bench was at a depth of 5' which surpasses the maximum allowable 4'.  Also the back wall where no employees were working was not benched or sloped adequately.