OSHA Inspection: D.L. BARKIE CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2019

Abate by

Nov 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

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 August 28th, 2019, for the employees exposed to cave in hazards while replacing a waterline in a ten foot deep trench without protective systems in place and the ladder did not extend at least three feet above the top of the excavation in the vicinity of Third Street North & Main Street in New Town, North Dakota.

Issued

Nov 13, 2019

Abate by

Nov 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 (b) or (c).  (a)  On or about August 28th, 2019 employees were exposed to cave in hazards while replacing a waterline in a ten foot deep trench with vertical side walls in the vicinity of Third Street North & Main Street in New Town, North Dakota.

Issued

Nov 13, 2019

Abate by

Dec 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:  (a)  On or about August 28th, 2019 employees were exposed to cave in hazards while replacing a waterline in a ten foot deep trench without protective systems in place in the vicinity of Third Street North & Main Street in New Town, North Dakota.

Issued

Nov 13, 2019

Abate by

Nov 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 August 28th, 2019 an employee was replacing a waterline in a ten foot deep trench where the ladder being used did not extend above the upper landing surface in the vicinity of Third Street North & Main Street in New Town, North Dakota.