OSHA Inspection: FLORIDA SAFETY CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

2017-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9142.00 · Current $5485.00 Reduced

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 paragraph (b) or (c) of this section:    a. On February 28, 2017, in the 5 feet 4 inches deep trench, employees were not protected from the hazard of a trench collapse by the use of an adequate protective system.

Issued

2017-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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. On February 28, 2017, employees working in a 5 feet and 4 inches deep trench were not adequately trained about the hazards of trenches and the methods to protect themselves.