OSHA Inspection: ANDY STRANGE GRADING, INC.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1): Employees were working in excavations in which there was accumulated water, or excavations in which water was accumulating, and adequate precautions had not been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation.     a) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to cave-in hazards, in that adequate precautions were not utilized or provided to employees working in a trench at 7 ft. had accumulated water at the base of the trench while installing utility lines.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,400 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 July 10, 2017 at 195 Athens Highway, Loganville GA.     a) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, in that shovels and a post hole digger was located within 2 feet of a trench of 7' in depth while employees were installing utility lines.        b) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, in that excavated soil was located within 2 feet of a trench at 9' in depth  while employees were installing utility lines.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety.     a) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, by failing to remove employees from an unprotected 7 ft. trench while employees were installing utility lines.        b) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, by failing to remove employees from an unprotected 9 ft. trench while employees were installing piping.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:     a) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, in that entry and egress within a 7 feet trench extended a foot above the landing while employees were installing utility lines.        b) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, in that entry and egress within a 9 feet trench extended a foot above the landing while employees were installing piping.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $3,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16):  Portable ladder(s) with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired:      a) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, the employer exposed employees to laceration and fall hazards by not removing a defective ladder that was being used by employees for entry and egress for a 7 - 9 ft. trench.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Dec 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $50,700 · Current $25,000 Reduced

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 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c).    On or about July 10, 2017 at 195 Athens Highway, Loganville GA.    a) The employer exposed employees to cave-in hazards in that protective systems were not utilized while employees were working within a 7 - 9 ft. trench to install water and sewer piping.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,268 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under Part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.    a) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, the employer failed to provide the OSHA 300 logs within four (4) hours following the request for the records.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $711 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(c): At this job site, the employer did not have a person who was certified in first aid training (which includes Basic First Aid and CPR) available to render first aid.    On or about July 10, 2017 at 195 Athens Highway, Loganville GA.     a)  195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment hazards, in that no employee was trained in performing CPR when the nearest hospital is more than 15 minutes away while employees moving utility lines within an unprotected trench that was 7' in depth.    b)  195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment hazards, in that no employee was trained in performing CPR when the nearest hospital is more than 15 minutes away while employees moving utility lines within an unprotected trench that was 9' in depth.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $711 · Current $340 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(d)(1): First-aid supplies were not easily accessible when required.        a) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment hazards, in that no first aid was provided for when the nearest hospital is more than 15 minutes away while employees moving utility lines within an unprotected trench that was 7 ft. in depth.      b) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment hazards, in that no first aid was provided for when the nearest hospital is more than 15 minutes away while employees moving utility lines within an unprotected trench that was 7 ft. in depth.