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OSHA Inspection: SCHERBENSKE, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of SCHERBENSKE, INC. in VICINITY OF 215 THIRD STREET NW, JAMESTOWN, ND 58401 (NAICS 238910). OSHA activity number 341645596.

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Establishment
SCHERBENSKE, INC.
Site address
VICINITY OF 215 THIRD STREET NW
City
JAMESTOWN
State
ND
ZIP
58401
Mailing
2511 17TH STREET SE, JAMESTOWN, ND 58401
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
238910
Employees
12
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.21 B02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2016
Abate by
Sep 16, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,988 · Current $2,494 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, the regulations applicable to the work environment and the methods to control or eliminate hazards:       (a) On or about July 19, 2016, for the employees exposed to cave-in hazards while installing sewer pipe in a trench approximately 10.5 feet deep without an adequate protective system located at the vicinity of 215 Third Street NW, Jamestown, North Dakota.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2494
  • — Z (S) $4988

1926.651 J02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2016
Abate by
Aug 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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) On or about July 19, 2016, for the employees exposed to struck-by hazards where the spoil pile was immediately adjacent to the approximate 10.5 feet deep trench while installing sewer pipe located at the vicinity of 215 Third Street NW, Jamestown, North Dakota.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1926.651 K02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2016
Abate by
Aug 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety:     (a) On or about July 19, 2016, for the employees exposed to cave-in hazards while installing sewer pipe in a trench approximately 10.5 feet deep without an adequate protective system located at the vicinity of 215 Third Street NW, Jamestown, North Dakota.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1926.1053 B01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2016
Abate by
Aug 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): A portable ladder was used to access an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface:    (a) On or about July 19, 2016, for the employees exposed to fall hazards while utilizing a ladder to access and egress an approximately 10.5 feet deep trench located at the vicinity of 215 Third Street NW, Jamestown, North Dakota.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1926.652 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2016
Abate by
Aug 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,988 · Current $2,494 Reduced
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 July 19, 2016, for the employees exposed to cave-in hazards while installing sewer pipe in a trench approximately 10.5 feet deep with unprotected vertical walls located at the vicinity of 215 Third Street NW, Jamestown, North Dakota.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2494
  • — Z (S) $4988

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