OSHA Inspection: FRANKLIN PARK PLUMBING & HEATING CO. DBA FRANKLIN PARK PLUMBING CO. INC.

Issued

Apr 13, 2020

Abate by

May 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,164 · Current $2,500 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 February 26, 2020, an employee was exposed to cave-in hazards while performing work in an unprotected excavation of six (6) feet eight (8) inches deep. The employer did not ensure that employees were protected from cave-in hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,164 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1000(b): Material handling equipment manufactured on or after September 1, 1972, was not equipped with rollover protective structure(s):    a) On or about February 26, 2020, employees used Takeuchi TB240 Compact Excavator without rollover protection during excavation work.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.