OSHA Inspection: JL WORK FORCE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $1938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(b)(4): While the excavation was opened, underground installations were not protected, supported or removed as necessary to safeguard employees:    (a) Location - 120 Washington Street, Somerville, MA    On or about 05/03/18, the employer did not support under ground installations.

Issued

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $0.00 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 (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees:    (a) Location- 120 Washington Street, Somerville, MA    On or about 05/03/18, employees were not provided means of egress from a trench that was 4 feet deep.

Issued

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $1938.00 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) Location- 120 Washington Street, Somerville, MA    On or about 05/03/18, the spoils pile was not at least two feet from the edge of the trench.