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OSHA Inspection: DOWNS SEPTIC & DRAIN, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of DOWNS SEPTIC & DRAIN, INC. in 193 SAND RUN RD., AKRON, OH 44313 (NAICS 238910). OSHA activity number 345871487.

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Site address
193 SAND RUN RD.
City
AKRON
State
OH
ZIP
44313
Mailing
4329 STATE ROAD, PENINSULA, OH 44264
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
238910
Employees
14
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.651 C02

Other-than-serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $5801.00 · Current $5801.00
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 or about April 1, 2022, employees were exposed to a cave in hazard while performing sewer line repair on a residential home located at 193 Sand Run, Akron, Ohio 44313.  An employee was working in a trench that was 6 to 10 feet deep and the employer did not ensure that there was a safe means of egress.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5801
  • — Z (S) $5801

1926.651 J02

Other-than-serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $5801.00 · Current $5801.00
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.  On or about April 1, 2022, employees were exposed to a cave in hazard while performing sewer line repair on a residential home located at 193 Sand Run, Akron, Ohio 44313.  An employee was working in a trench that was 6 to 10 feet deep and the employer did not ensure that the spoil piles were at least two feet back or retaining devices were used.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5801
  • — Z (S) $5801

1926.652 A01

Other-than-serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $5801.00 · Current $5801.00
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 April 1, 2022, employees were exposed to a cave in hazard while performing sewer line repair on a residential home located at 193 Sand Run, Akron, Ohio 44313.  An employee was working in a trench that was 6 to 10 feet deep and the employer did not ensure that adequate cave in protection was provided.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5801
  • — Z (S) $5801

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