OSHA Inspection: KUESEL EXCAVATING CO.

Issued

2021-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6827.00 · Current $6827.00

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:   On 1/15/2021, employees of Kuesel Excavating Co. were working inside a trench located at 1500 Highway A, Wentzville, Missouri.  The employer did not provide or ensure that a safe means of egress was located in the excavation.  The trench used by employees measured approximately 60 feet in length, 9 feet wide and 9 feet deep.

Issued

2021-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9557.00 · Current $9557.00

General-duty citation text

1926.652(g)(1)(iii):  Employees were not protected from the hazard of cave-ins when entering and exiting the area protected by shields.  On 1/15/2021, employees of Kuesel Excavating Co. were working inside a trench located at 1500 Highway A, Wentzville, Missouri. The path to enter and exit the trench measured approximately 60 feet long, 6 feet deep and 9 feet wide,  workers navigating the path were exposed to the hazards of cave-ins.