OSHA Inspection: K V INC.

Issued

Feb 16, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,702 · Current $8,702

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 August 23, 2021, and times prior thereto,  employees were working to install and fuse 4 inch gas line in a a narrow trench with unstable soil, exposing them to cave-in hazards.  There was established knowledge and had been indications that the soil was unstable, including prior cave-ins.  NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement) is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 16, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(k)(1):  Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions.  An inspection was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift.    a) On August 23, 2021, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure a competent person inspected the trench before entry and as needed throughout the shift.   Employees were working to install and fuse 4 inch gas pipeline in a trench with unstable type-C soil where there had been prior cave-ins.  NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement) is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 16, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(k)(2):Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety.  a) On August 23, 2021, and at times prior, the employer's competent person did not remove employees or take necessary precautions when employees installed and fused 4 inch gas pipe in a trench with unstable type-C soil where there had been prior cave-ins.  NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement) is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 16, 2022

Abate by

Mar 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:   a) On August 23, 2021 and times prior thereto, employees installed and fused 4" gas pipe in trenches.  Each affected employee had not received sufficient training or instruction on how to identify and protect themselves from the hazards of cave-ins.  NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement) is required for this item.