OSHA Inspection: WM VENTURES, INC.

Issued

2023-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5625.00 · Current $5625.00

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 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:   (a)	Off the intersection of Tanger Outlet Blvd and Amalfi Blvd, left side trench #1: On or about January 11, 2023, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that employees worked inside a trench that was 4 feet 10 inches deep with a spoil pile directly next to the excavation.  (b)	Off the intersection of Tanger Outlet Blvd and Amalfi Blvd, right side trench #2: On or about January 11, 2023, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that employees worked inside a trench that was 4 feet 6 inches deep with a spoil pile directly next to the excavation.