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OSHA Inspection: GATEWAY FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC.

Programmed Related inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a programmed Related safety inspection of GATEWAY FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC. in 8 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE, SAINT CHARLES, MO 63304 (NAICS 237110). OSHA activity number 343845376.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
8 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE
City
SAINT CHARLES
State
MO
ZIP
63304
Mailing
1862 BORMAN COURT, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146
Inspection type
Programmed Related (I)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Union (A)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
237110
Employees
24
Ownership type
Private (A)

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.651 K01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Apr 2, 2019
Abate by
May 3, 2019
Penalty
Initial $5,304 · Current $2,652 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):  Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions.  An inspection was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift.     On 3/12/2019, employees of Gateway Fire Protection Systems, Inc. were installing a fire hydrant assembly at a commercial building located at 8 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304.  The employer did not ensure a competent person inspected the excavation and surrounding areas to identify any potential hazards prior to the start of work.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $2652
  • · Z (S) $5304

1926.652 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Apr 2, 2019
Abate by
May 3, 2019
Penalty
Initial $5,304 · Current $2,652 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1):  Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph 29 CFR 1926.652(b) or 1926.652(c) of this section:    On 3/12/2019, employees of Gateway Fire Protection Systems, Inc. were installing a fire hydrant assembly at a commercial building located at 8 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304.  Employees were actively working inside the excavation.  The employer did not provide or require the use of benching, sloping, shoring or other means to ensure that employees working in the excavation were protected from engulfment hazards. The trench measured approximately 5.5 feet in depth, 6.5 feet in width and 12 feet in length.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $2652
  • · Z (S) $5304

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