OSHA Inspection: JOHN H. LYMAN & SONS, INC.

Issued

2018-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3104.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations more than 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.    Jobsite - Employees were working in a  seven foot deep trench without a ladder for egress.

Issued

2018-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3104.00 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 the 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.    Jobsite - The Komatsu PC 360 LC Excavator was straddling the sidewalls of the trench as the employees worked below.

Issued

2018-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3104.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): 1926.652(a)(1): Employees were not protected in an excavation from a cave-in by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) and (c) of this section.    Jobsite - Employees were exposed to a cave-in hazard while working in a seven foot deep trench without a trench box.