OSHA Inspection: SOLI CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2019-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(g)(2): Excavation of material to a level no greater than 2 feet (.61m) below the bottom of a shield system was allowed when there were indications while the trench was open of a possible loss of soil from behind or below the bottom of the shield.    (a) Jobsite, McKnight Circle, Pittsburgh, PA, on or about July 16, 2019 employees were not protected from possible cave in hazards during trenching and excavation operations due to trench box being greater than 2 feet from the bottom of the trench.

Issued

2019-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(c): Design of support systems, shield systems, and other protective systems. Designs of support systems, shield systems, and other protective systems shall be selected and constructed by the employer or his designee and shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1); or, in the alternative, paragraph (c)(2); or, in the alternative, paragraph (c)(3); or, i the alternative, paragraph (c)(4) as follows:  (a) Jobsite, McKnight Circle, Pittsburgh, PA, on or about July 16, 2019 employees were not protected from soil and other materials from falling into the trench due to trench box not installed in accordance with manufacturers specifications.

Issued

2019-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Jobsite, McKnight Circle, Pittsburgh, PA, on or about July 16, 2019 employees were not protected from possible cave in hazards during trenching and excavation operations resulting from the lack of competent person inspections performed on site.