OSHA Inspection: BBP PLUMBING, INC.

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:        a) On or about June 26, 2019, the employer did not provide instruction to employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to their work environment to control or minimize the hazards associated with their work.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.200(g)(1): Construction areas were not posted with legible traffic signs at points of hazards:          a) On or about June 26, 2019, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards where the employer did not provide at least one advanced warning sign as required by Part VI of the MUTCD 1988 Edition, Sections 6G-2B(4) and 6H-2D to warn road users that road work is taking place.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,890 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) On or about June 26, 2019, safe means of egress was not provided where work was conducted in a trench having a depth of approximately 7 feet.        No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    a) On or about June 16, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 7 feet where a portable extension ladder did not extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface at the top of a trench.              No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift:          a) On or about June 26, 2019, the employer did not have a competent person conduct inspections prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift during trenching and excavation work.         In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c):          a) On or about June 26, 2018, employees were not protected from the hazard of cave-ins by shoring, sloping, or other protective means while working in a trench having a depth of approximately 7 feet.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.