OSHA Inspection: THOMPSON EXCAVATION & ASPHALT, INC.

Issued

Oct 18, 2017

Abate by

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $305 · Current $305

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  (a)   Jobsite at 1177 S Yellowstone Hwy, Rexburg, Idaho:  The employer, Thompson Excavation & Asphalt, Inc., did not provide documentation and certification of corrective action for Serious Citation 1 Item 1a.  The date by which the violation was to be corrected by was July 6, 2017.  (b)   Jobsite at 1177 S Yellowstone Hwy, Rexburg, Idaho:  The employer, Thompson Excavation & Asphalt, Inc., did not provide documentation and certification of corrective action for Serious Citation 1 Item 1b.  The date by which the violation was to be corrected by was July 6, 2017.    (c)  Jobsite at 1177 S Yellowstone Hwy, Rexburg, Idaho:  The employer, Thompson Excavation & Asphalt, Inc., did not provide documentation and certification of corrective action for Serious Citation 1 Item 2a.  The date by which the violation was to be corrected by was July 6, 2017.  (d)  Jobsite at 1177 S Yellowstone Hwy, Rexburg, Idaho:  The employer, Thompson Excavation & Asphalt, Inc., did not provide documentation and certification of corrective action for Serious Citation 1 Item 2b.  The date by which the violation was to be corrected by was July 6, 2017.  Note:  Abatement documentation and certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a) The employer did not instruct employees in methods to control or eliminate potential cave-in hazards prior to working in trenches and excavations.   Employees were working to install a sewer line in a trench at a depths ranging from 4.0 to 5 1/2 feet.  Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions.  Inspections were not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift.  a) For the trench excavated approximately 35 linear feet on this commercial site, the employer did not ensure a "competent person" inspected trenches and excavations prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift.  Employees were working to install a sewer line in an excavation at a depth ranging from 4.0 to 5.5 feet.  Inspections were not completed for the potential cave-in hazards on the site.   Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

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) Trench on west of site: On April 27, 2017, and times prior thereto, employees were working in a trench that was 4.0 - 5.5 feet in depth, and did not have a protective system in place.   Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a)  On or about April 27, 2017, and times prior thereto, employees were working in a trench that had a spoil pile that was not at least 2 feet along the west side of the trench.   Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.