OSHA Inspection: IOWA CONCRETE, LLC

Issued

Dec 8, 2022

Abate by

Dec 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,807

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavation, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift.  a) On or about November 2, 2022, at the previously addressed inspection site, inspections of the excavation and protective systems following the removal of a concrete wall panel which exposed vertical soil walls greater than 5 feet deep were not made by a competent person before allowing employees to work inside the trench exposing employees to cave ins.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 8, 2022

Abate by

Dec 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $5,439 Reduced

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 or about November 2, 2022, at the previously addressed inspection site, employees working inside trenches with vertical soil walls greater than 5 feet deep were exposed to cave ins.  The employees did not receive any instruction in the recognition and avoidance of these unsafe conditions.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Dec 8, 2022

Abate by

Dec 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $7,613 Reduced

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 or about November 2, 2022, at the previously addressed inspection site, employees hand digging footprints for footings while inside of a trench with vertical soil walls deeper than 5 feet were exposed to cave ins and were not removed from the hazardous area until necessary precautions were taken.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 8, 2022

Abate by

Dec 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $0 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).  a) On or about November 2, 2022, at the previously addressed inspection site, employees hand digging larger footprints for footings inside a trench with vertical soil walls deeper than 5 feet were not protected from cave ins.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 8, 2022

Abate by

Dec 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $3,807 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2):The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s).  a) On or about November 2, 2022, at the previously addressed inspection site, frequent and regular inspections of the job site including the excavation(s) with vertical soil walls greater than 5 feet deep were not completed by a competent person.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).