OSHA Inspection: EXPO CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

Issued

2018-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $2956.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(1)(ii): Ramps and runways constructed of two or more structural members did not have the structural members connected together to prevent displacement.  a) Jobsite: Employees conducting foundation construction activities were exposed to slip and fall hazards as the two wooden members used as a ramp to access the 5 - 7 foot deep excavation were not connected together to prevent displacement.

Issued

2018-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees.  a) Jobsite: Excavation - One panel of a two panel wooden ramp used for access was unsafe in that the elevated end extended approximately just 2 inches over the inside edge of the sidewalk supporting it exposing employees to fall hazards.  Observed on or about 8/28/17.

Issued

2018-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $2956.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(1)(v): Structural ramps used in lieu of steps were not provided with cleats or other surface treatments on the top surface to prevent slipping.  a) Jobsite: Employees accessed the excavation from a job made wooden ramp without cleats or other surface treatments for protection against slipping.  Observed on 8/28/17.

Issued

2018-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $3696.00

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) Jobsite:  A protective system was not provided by the employer to protect employees from cave-in hazards while conducting foundation construction activities inside the excavation measuring approximately 5 feet to 7 feet deep, 43 feet in length, and  15 feet in width.  Observed on or about 8/28/17.

Issued

2018-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 prior to the start of work, and as needed throughout the shift, for evidence of situations that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions.   a) Jobsite: The employer did not conduct daily inspections of the excavation and adjacent areas for evidence of situations that could result in cave-ins, or other hazardous conditions.  Noted on or about 8/28/17.

Issued

2018-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a) Jobsite: The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions at the jobsite, the regulations to control or eliminate cave-in/collapse hazards, and other associated hazards during excavation operations.  Noted on or about 8/28/17.