OSHA Inspection: WILSON EXCAVATING, INC.

Issued

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $2344.00 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 1926.652(c):  a) On February 23, 2023, employees working in an excavation  approximately 10 feet in depth were exposed to cave-in hazards due to an unprotected excavation wall.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.652(e)(2)(i): Excavation of material to a level no greater than 2 feet (.61 m) below the bottom of the members of a support system shall be permitted, but only if the system is designed to resist the forces calculated for the full depth of the trench, and there are no indications while the trench is open of a possible loss of soil from behind or below the bottom of the support system.  a) On February 23, 2023, employer permitted its employees to enter the trench and perform work when the earth material was excavated approximately 3.3 feet below the bottom of the support system.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired:  a)  On February 23, 2023, employees were using an extension ladder which had a damaged side rail.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.