OSHA Inspection: ROCK AND DIRT CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2020-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5195.00 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)(    At a jobsite located at 16650 Highway 40, Independence, MO, employees were exposed to safe egress hazards when a trench that was 4 feet or more in depth was not provided with a stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress.

Issued

2020-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8096.00 · Current $4453.00 Reduced

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    At a jobsite located at 16650 Highway 40, Independence, MO, employees were exposed to egress hazards and change to worksite when the competent person did not conduct an inspection prior to the start of work.