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OSHA Inspection: NELSON LEWIS, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of NELSON LEWIS, INC. in CR 319, LA VERNIA, TX 78121 (NAICS 237110). OSHA activity number 342018991.

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Establishment
NELSON LEWIS, INC.
Site address
CR 319
City
LA VERNIA
State
TX
ZIP
78121
Mailing
450 FM 1431, MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
237110
Employees
25
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.651 C02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 30, 2017
Abate by
Apr 6, 2017
Penalty
Initial $3,622 · Current $3,000 Reduced
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:    On or about January 11, 2017, and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that a ladder was set up for employees to use to enter and exit the trench, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the trench in the event of a collapse.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $3000
  • — Z (S) $3622

1926.651 J02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 30, 2017
Abate by
Apr 6, 2017
Penalty
Initial $3,622 · Current $1,800 Reduced
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.    On or about January 11, 2017, and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that the spoil pile was kept at least 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation, exposing employee to the hazard of possible collapse of the excavation wall.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1800
  • — Z (S) $3622

1926.652 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 30, 2017
Abate by
Apr 6, 2017
Penalty
Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622
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 except when:  On or about January 11, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to collapse of the excavation wall near the roadway. The excavation was in Class C soil, did not have adequate benching, and indicated sloughing of the soil.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3622
  • — Z (S) $3622

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