OSHA Inspection: J N J CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jan 14, 2026

Abate by

Feb 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,700 Reduced

Hazardous substances S777

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  (a)J N J Construction, Inc. at 2229 Overlook Ridge Court, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to August 7, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees had been instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to their work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to excavation hazards. This condition exposed employees to struck-by  and cave-in hazards associated with a trench wall collapse.

Issued

Jan 14, 2026

Abate by

Feb 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $6,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances S777

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):  (a)J N J Construction, Inc. at 2229 Overlook Ridge Court, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to August 7, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting work in an excavation greater than five feet in depth were protected from cave-in hazards. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and cave-in hazards.

Issued

Jan 14, 2026

Abate by

Feb 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S777

General-duty citation text

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:  (a)J N J Construction, Inc. at 2229 Overlook Ridge Court, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to August 7, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees entering into an excavation were provided with a safe means of egress not requiring more than 25 feet of travel.   This condition exposed employees to struck-by and cave-in hazards.

Issued

Jan 14, 2026

Abate by

Feb 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S777

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions:  (a)J N J Construction, Inc. at 2229 Overlook Ridge Court, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to August 7, 2025, the employer did not ensure that inspections of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions.  This condition exposed the employee to cave-in hazards associated with trench wall failure.

Issued

Jan 14, 2026

Abate by

Feb 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure employees used eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:  (a)J N J Construction, Inc. at 2229 Overlook Ridge Court, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to August 7, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees using a Sawzall portable power tool in an excavation to cut pipe were protected from flying particles in that the employer did not require the use of protective eyewear. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 14, 2026

Abate by

Feb 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.601(b)(5): Motor vehicle(s) had cracked or broken glass that had not been replaced:  (a)J N J Construction, Inc. at 2229 Overlook Ridge Court, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to August 7, 2025, the employer did not replace the broken windshield in the Komatsu Excavator Model: PC150LC-6K, Serial: K34110 as it had been completely removed from the vehicle.  This condition exposed the operator to flying dirt and debris and other struck-by hazards.