OSHA Inspection: GURINDER SINGH

Issued

2023-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 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 January 9, 2022, at or near the intersection of FM 1488 and Pin Oak Drive, two employees were exposed to a crush by hazard while performing work in an excavation greater than four feet deep without a stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress located in the trench excavation.

Issued

2023-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(h)(1): Employees were working in excavations in which there was accumulated water, or excavations in which water was accumulating, and adequate precautions had not been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation.   On or about January 9, 2022, at or near the intersection of FM 1488 and Pin Oak Drive, two employees were exposed to a crush by hazard while performing work in an excavation greater than five feet deep that was accumulating water without taking adequate precautions.     a.  North excavation b.  South excavation

Issued

2023-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.652(b)(2): Maximum allowable slopes, and allowable configurations for sloping and benching systems, was not determined in accordance with the conditions and requirements set forth in Appendices A and B to this subpart.   On or about January 9, 2022, at or near the intersection of FM 1488 and Pin Oak Drive, two employees were exposed to a crush by hazard while performing work in an excavation greater than five feet deep that was not properly sloped or benched.  a.  North excavation b.  South excavation