OSHA Inspection: GURTNER PLUMBING, INC.

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(3): Sidewalks, pavements and appurtenant structure shall not be undermined unless a support system or another method of protection is provided to protect employees from the possible collapse of such structures.  a. On or about October 28, 2013 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting plumbing operations in a trench measured at five (5) feet six (6) inches in depth, the pavemnet and curb had been undermined and no means was provided to protect the employees from the possible collapse.

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated.  a. On or about October 28, 2013 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees conducting plumbing work in a trench measured at five (5) feet six (6) inches in depth which was not inspected by a competant person, thereby exposing employees to cave in hazards.

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section except when:  a. On or about October 29, 2013 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees conducting plumbing operations in a trench that measured five feet six inches in depth (5'6") were not protected from cave in hazards.