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OSHA Inspection: KIK UNDERGROUND LLC

Programmed Related inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a programmed Related safety inspection of KIK UNDERGROUND LLC in OPEN TRENCH IN HICKORY GROVE PHASE II IN VICINITY OF NE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 156 AND 380, KRUM, TX 76249 (NAICS 237110). OSHA activity number 347984163.

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Establishment
KIK UNDERGROUND LLC
Site address
OPEN TRENCH IN HICKORY GROVE PHASE II IN VICINITY OF NE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 156 AND 380
City
KRUM
State
TX
ZIP
76249
Mailing
106 HILLSIDE DRIVE, LEWISVILLE, TX 75057
Inspection type
Programmed Related (I)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
237110
Employees
8
Ownership type
Private (A)

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.651 C02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2025
Penalty
Initial $9,045 · Current $5,427 Reduced
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 January 16, 2025, in the eastern section of the trench, employees within the trench did not have a safe means of egress in place while performing utility operations.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $5427
  • · Z (S) $9045

1926.652 B

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2025
Abate by
May 9, 2025
Penalty
Initial $14,895 · Current $8,937 Reduced
29 CFR  1926.652(b): The slopes and configurations of sloping and benching systems were not in accordance with the requirement options of 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(4):  On or about January 16, 2025, in the eastern section of the trench, employees within the trench did not have adequate cave-in protection while performing utility operations.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $8937
  • · Z (S) $14895

1926.1053 B04

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2025
Penalty
Initial $14,895 · Current $8,937 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  On or about January 16, 2025, in the eastern section of the trench, a two-piece extension ladder was separated, and the separate sections were used individually to access a trench by employees performing utility work.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $8937
  • · Z (S) $14895

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