OSHA Inspection: R COBB CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Sep 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $2,838

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:  In a trench at a retail strip mall, located at 2250 East Bay, Largo, Florida 33771: On or about 7/21/25, the employer exposed employees to cave in hazards, in that underground installations were not supported while performing sewer installation.

Issued

Sep 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

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.   In a trench at a retail strip mall, located at 2250 East Bay, Largo, Florida 33771: On or about 7/21/25, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that excavated materials were not at least two feet from the edge while performing sewer installation.

Issued

Sep 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety.   In a trench at a retail strip mall, located at 2250 East Bay, Largo, Florida 33771: On or about 7/21/25, the employer exposed employees to cave in hazards, in that a competent person did not inspect the trench before performing sewer installation.

Issued

Sep 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c).   In a trench at a retail strip mall, located at 2250 East Bay, Largo, Florida 33771: On or about 7/21/25, the employer exposed employees to cave in hazards, in that cave in protection was not used while performing sewer installation.

Issued

Sep 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,702

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:   In a trench at a retail strip mall, located at 2250 East Bay, Largo, Florida 33771: On or about 7/21/25, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the ladder used for access did not extend three feet above the landing area while performing sewer installation.