OSHA Inspection: CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Abate by

Sep 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.    On May 20, 2019, an employee was working inside an excavation greater than 5 feet in depth had not been instructed by the employer in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions to minimize those hazards associated with trenching and excavation such as but not limited to cave-in protection and means of egress.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Abate by

Sep 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 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.    On May 20, 2019, located on a residential construction site, an employee was observed working in an excavation that was measured greater than 5' in-depth that had no suitable means of access or egress located within 25' of the work area within the excavation.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Abate by

Sep 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1): Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water, or in excavations in which water is accumulating, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation. The precautions necessary to protect employees adequately vary with each situation, but could include special support or shield systems to protect from cave-ins, water removal to control the level of accumulating water, or use of a safety harness and lifeline.      On May 20, 2019, an employee was working in an unprotected excavation in which water was accumulating and that no adequate protected system was installed or water removing system, or safety harness and lifeline used to protect the employee from cave-in hazards

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,410 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 (b) or (c) of this section except when:    On May 20, 2019, located on a residential construction site, an employee was observed working in an excavation greater than 5 in-depth without adequate protection against cave-ins, in that the walls of the excavation were not properly sloped shored, benched or otherwise adequately protected against collapse.