OSHA Inspection: THOMAS E CLARK INC

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $2420.00 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)(2):  (a) (3715 Warren St, NW Washington, DC) On April 3, 2024, the employer did not provide a competent person who could recognize the hazard created by heavy rainfall and runoff, authorized to stop work, and/or remove employee working in an excavation from the hazard.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  (a) (3715 Warren St, NW Washington, D.C.)  On April 3, 2024, employer exposed employees to hazard created by excavated materials placed in trash cans on top of tarp, which were too close to the edge of the excavation, and slide into excavation when rain started.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.