OSHA Inspection: STORMER EXCAVATING, INC.

Issued

2019-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2586.00 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 or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet of lateral travel for employees:      The employer did not ensure that a safe means of egress, such as a stairway, ladder or ramp was provided for employees working in a trench that was approximately ten (10) feet in depth.

Issued

2019-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2586.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):  An inspection of the excavation, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by a competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift:       Prior to the start of the work, the employer did not ensure an inspection was conducted by a competent person who has the knowledge to identify hazards associated with working in an excavation that was 10 feet in depth, approximately 7 feet wide, approximately 15 feet in length.

Issued

2019-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2586.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1):  Employees in excavations were not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraphs (b) sloping and benching or (c) support/shield/protective systems of this section:      The employer failed to provide cave-in protection such as sloping, benching, or use of a trench box when employees were working in an excavation 10 feet in depth, 7 feet wide, 15 feet in length, and comprised of material consistent with that of a Type B soil.