OSHA Inspection: GROUND COVER CLEARING AND FINAL GRADE, LLC

Issued

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1950.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found 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 were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety      On or about March 10, 2017 at 2910 North Druid Hills Roads, Atlanta, Georgia: where the competent person was aware of the existing hazardous conditions on site, an employee was allowed to work in an unprotected trench approximately 21 feet deep and was exposed to a cave in hazard when the sidewalk, parking lot, and spoil pile were not supported or placed in such a manner that it did not create a hazard to the employee working in the trench.

Issued

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1950.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(e)(1)(ii): Support systems were not installed and removed in a manner that protected employees from cave-ins, structural collapses, or from being struck by members of the support system.      On or about March 10, 2017 at 2910 North Druid Hills Roads, Atlanta, Georgia: an employee working in a unprotected trench was exposed to a cave in hazard.  To set the trench box the employee had to venture into the trench to unhook the chains used to set the trench box.

Issued

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $25350.00 · Current $12700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(a): All surface encumbrances that were located so as to create a hazard to employees were not removed or supported, as necessary, to safeguard employees.    On or about March 10, 2017 at 2910 North Druid Hills Roads, Atlanta, Georgia: an employee working in a unprotected trench was exposed to a cave in hazard.  The sidewalk and parking were not supported in such a manner that it did not create a hazard to the employee working in the trench.

Issued

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $25350.00 · Current $12700.00 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.    On or about March 10, 2017 at 2910 North Druid Hills Roads, Atlanta, Georgia: an employee working in an unprotected trench approximately 21 feet deep, was exposed to a cave in hazard from the unsupported sidewalk and parking lot.

Issued

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $25350.00 · Current $12700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 March 10, 2017 at 2910 North Druid Hills Roads, Atlanta, Georgia: an employee working in a unprotected trench was exposed to a cave in hazard when the spoil pile was placed on the edge of the trench.  The sidewalk, parking lot, and spoil pile were not supported or placed in a position so that it did not create a hazard to the employee working in the trench.