OSHA Inspection: CHRISTMAN CABLE INC.

Issued

Feb 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,988 · Current $1,494 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 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 December 14, 2022, an employee was assisting with boring operations while in a trench at a depth of approximately 4 feet and 5 inches without access to a stairway, ladder, or ramp, exposing the employee to egress hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,977 · Current $2,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(d): Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic were not wearing warning vests provided by the employer:  On or about December 14, 2022, employees performing boring operations near roadways, were not identifiable by protective warning vest, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck-by vehicular traffic.

Issued

Feb 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,032 · Current $3,516 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(h)(3): Excavations subject to runoff from heavy rains were not inspected by a competent person to ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1) and (h)(a):  On or about December 14, 2022, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure a competent person performed inspections of excavations prior to beginning operations, exposing employees to the hazard of a cave-in.   Instance 1) On or about December 14, 2022, an employee entered a trench to assist with the removal of mud and water from around and inside of the boring hole with the use of a hose and vacuum truck.  Instance 2) On or about December 12, 2022, an employee entered a trench to assist with the removal of dirt from around a water line by hand. Instance 3) On or about December 12, 2022, an employee entered a trench to assist with the repair of a broken water line.