OSHA Inspection: CAPITAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

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) On December 11, 2020; employees installing a gravity fed sewer line in an excavation measuring approximately 5.5' - 9' deep, 4' wide, and 277' long were not provided a means of egress, exposing employees to engulfment hazards. Employees exited the excavation by climbing onto the southern benched wall then used a two step - step ladder located near the middle of the excavation.   Note: Abatement certification and documentation are not required for this item.

Issued

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

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 December 11, 2020; employees installing a gravity fed sewer line in an excavation 277' long, 5.5' - 9' deep with near vertical walls and Type C soil without cave-in protection were exposed to engulfment and struck-by hazards. Excavated soil measuring approximately 4' - 9' high was located along and on the edge of the south wall.  Note: Abatement certification and documentation are not required for this item.

Issued

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 December 11, 2020; employees worked in an excavation approximately 277' long, 5.5' - 9' deep with near vertical walls and Type C soil without cave-in protection, exposing them to engulfment hazards.  NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are not required for this item.

Issued

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems are not 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 are not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift.  (a) On December 11, 2020; the employer did not ensure that a competent person inspected the excavation daily, exposing employees to engulfment hazards. Employees worked in an excavation approximately 5.5' - 9' deep with near vertical walls and Type C soil without cave-in protection.   Note: Abatement certification and documentation are not required for this item.