OSHA Inspection: BRET ANDERSON

Issued

Apr 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(c)(2):A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in the trench excavation that was 4 feet or more in depth for employees to egress when required. Employees were exposed to engulfment hazards.  On or about February 28, 2022, one employee was in a trench at an area which was up to approximately seven and a half feet deep to lay in a water line without having a means of egress present, exposing the employee to a cave-in hazard/engulfment hazard.

Issued

Apr 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,113 · Current $1,268 Reduced

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 the 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.  On or about February 28, 2022, one employee was getting in and out of the trench to work while the spoil was not at a minimum of 2 feet from the edges of the trench, exposing the employee to the hazard of being struck by falling material.

Issued

Apr 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,522 · Current $2,113 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).  On or about February 28, 2022, one employee was in a trench at an area which was up to approximately seven and a half feet deep to lay in a water line without the use of a protective system: exposing the employee to a cave-in hazard.