OSHA Inspection: WINSEMAN MECHANICAL INC

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2622.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.   (a)    On or about 11/22/19, at an excavation located on 138 South Main Street, in Albion, New York, the employer did not protect employees working in a trench from falling debris and excavated materials by keeping spoil  pile at least two feet from the trench edge.   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3277.00 · Current $2000.00 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)    On or about 11/22/19, at an excavation located on 138 South Main Street, in Albion, New York, the employer did not protect employees working in a trench more than 5 feet in depth (5ft. 10in.) from cave-in hazards.  The use of sloping, or benching or the use of support and shield systems were not in use.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED