OSHA Inspection: BLAND PLUMBING, INC.

Issued

2019-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1421.00 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 six (6) feet in depth.

Issued

2019-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1421.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Employees were not protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.    Prior to the start of work, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from excavated or other materials that could pose a hazard by falling into the excavation.  The spoil pile was located on the edge of the trench.

Issued

2019-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1421.00 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 6 feet in depth, approximately 4.5 feet wide, approximately 45 feet in length.

Issued

2019-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1421.00 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 6 feet in depth, 4.5 feet wide, 45 feet in length, and comprised of material consistent with that of a Type B soil.