OSHA Inspection: BEAR RIVER LANDSCAPING & LEYTON CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jul 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(b)(2):Utility companies or owners were not contacted within established or customary local response times, advised of the proposed work, and asked to establish the location of the utility underground installations prior to the start of an excavation.  18 Bates St. Northampton, MA 01060: On or about April 13, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that local authorities or utility companies were contacted (Dig Safe), advised of the proposed work, or asked to identify the locations of utility lines prior to creating a trench around a residential property measuring 55 inches wide and 22 inches deep.

Issued

Jul 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(b)(4):While the excavation was opened, underground installations were not protected, supported or removed as necessary to safeguard employees.  18 Bates St. Northampton, MA 01060: On or about April 13, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that two unearthed utility lines were protected or supported during the creation of a trench at a residential property, exposing him and his employee to potential fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(i)(3):Sidewalks, pavements, or appurtenant structures had been undermined and a support system or another method was not provided to protect employees from the possible collapse of such structures.  18 Bates St. Northampton, MA 01060: On or about April 13, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that he and his employee were protected from struck-by hazards when working underneath a concrete sidewalk and two raised outdoor decks that had been undermined during  trench excavation at a residential construction site.

Issued

Jul 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(j)(2):Employees were not protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.  18 Bates St. Northampton, MA 01060: On or about April 13, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that recently excavated soil and other materials which were placed at least 2 feet away from the edge of the trench exposing employees to struck-by and engulfment hazards.