OSHA Inspection: LOPEZ PLUMBING SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3187.00 · Current $1468.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees:      a)  On August 1, 2017, employees were not provided with a safe means of egress when working in a trench approximately 7 feet deep.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3187.00 · Current $1468.00 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:      a)  On August 1, 2017, employees were not protected from the possible collapse of the surfaces adjacent to the trench that were undermined.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3187.00 · Current $2565.00 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:      a) On August 1, 2017, employees were not protected from the hazard of falling or rolling excavated material that was placed and kept at the edge of the trench.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5577.00 · Current $0.00 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 1926.652(c):        a)  On August 1, 2017, employees were not protected from the hazard of cave-in while working in a trench measuring approximately 7 feet in depth.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.