OSHA Inspection: NORTHTEX CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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.    On or about October 5, 2018, employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while working in an excavation without having a ladder within 25 feet.

Issued

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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    On or about October 5, 2018, employees were exposed to a crushed-by hazard while working in an excavation that had its spoils pile placed less than 2 feet from the edge of the excavation.

Issued

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $5000.00 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 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c).      On or about October 5, 2018, employees were exposed to a crushed-by hazard while working in an excavation that was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system.