OSHA Inspection: PCI CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2020

Abate by

May 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $6,072 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  On or about April 13, 2020, and at times prior to, employees were not provided information or training on hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to disinfectants and fuels which contain benzene and toluene.

Issued

Sep 30, 2020

Abate by

May 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $6,073 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  On or about April 13, 2020, and at times prior to, untrained employees  working at the base of an unprotected excavation were exposed to cave-in hazards and engulfment.

Issued

Sep 30, 2020

Abate by

May 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $6,073 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(b): The employer did not ensure that provisions were made prior to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury.  On or about April 13, 2020, and at times prior to, employees working at the base of a trench that was approximately 15 feet in depth were exposed to cave-in, atmospheric and inhalation hazards.

Issued

Sep 30, 2020

Abate by

May 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $12,145

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(g)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that where oxygen deficiency (atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous atmosphere exists or could reasonably be expected to exist, such as in excavations in landfill areas or excavations in areas where hazardous substances are stored nearby, the atmospheres in the excavation shall be tested before employees enter excavations greater than 4 feet (1.22 m) in depth.   On or April 13, 2020, employees working at the base of a trench were potentially exposed to an oxygen deficient and inhalation hazards when working at the base of a trench that was approximately 15 feet in depth to locate and tap into an existing sewer line.

Issued

Sep 30, 2020

Abate by

May 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $6,073 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1):  Employer permitted employees to work in excavations in which there was accumulated water, and in excavations in which water was accumulating.  Adequate precautions were not taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation.   On or about April 13, 2020, employees working at the base of a trench were exposed to cave-in hazards due to water accumulating rapidly.

Issued

Sep 30, 2020

Abate by

May 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $12,145

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(1): The employer did not ensure that adequate protection was provided to protect employees from loose rock or soil that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling from an excavation face. Such protection shall consist of scaling to remove loose material; installation of protective barricades at intervals as necessary on the face to stop and contain falling material; or other means that provide equivalent protection.  On or about April 13, 2020, employees working at the base of a trench were exposed to cave-in hazards while working at the base of a trench that was approximately 15 feet in depth.  Cave protection at the face of the trench was not provided.

Issued

Sep 30, 2020

Abate by

May 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $9,716 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): The employer did not ensure that daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. Inspections were not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections were also not made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence.    On or about April 13, 2020, and times prior to, the employer did not conduct inspections when employees were working in an unprotected excavation at a depth of 15 feet, exposing employees to engulfment and struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 30, 2020

Abate by

May 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $6,072 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):  The employer did not ensure that when portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.   On or about April 13, 2020, and at times prior to, employees used an extension ladder that was not secured or at least 3 feet above the landing when exiting and entering an excavation that was approximately 15 feet in depth.