OSHA Inspection: GREENBRIAR DIGGING SERVICE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6747.00 · Current $3374.00 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 (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees:    (a) 109 Manisha Dr., McComb MS 39648 - On or about November 14, 2019 no safe means of egress was provided for employees working in open trench, exposing the employees to engulfment hazards.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6747.00 · Current $3374.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety.    (a) 109 Manisha Dr, McComb MS 39648 - On or about November 14, 2019 the competent person did not ensure the employees were removed from an unprotected trench that displayed evidence of potential cave-in, exposing employees to engulfment hazards.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $107950.00 · Current $53975.00 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 (b) or (c).    (a) 109 Manisha Dr., McComb MS 39648 - On or about November 14, 2019 a protective system was not provided for employees working in a trench, installing a new water line, exposing employees to engulfment hazards.