OSHA Inspection: PERSANT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3376.00 · Current $2026.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.28(a): The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions:  a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, the employer did not ensure hand protection was used by employees who were exposed to abrasion and puncture hazards while working inside of a trench without protective gloves.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4502.00 · Current $2701.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, was not protected by protective helmets:  a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, the employer did not ensure the use of head protection for employees who were exposed to struck-by hazards while working inside of a trench and underneath an excavator's bucket  (i.e. John Deere, Model: 350 G, Serial Number: 1FF350GXPJF813253), without helmets.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5628.00 · Current $3377.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(1): An employee was permitted to work in proximity to an electric power circuit that the employee could contact in the course of work and was not protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means:  a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, an employee was exposed to an electrocution hazard while operating an excavator's arm (i.e. John Deere, Model: 350 G, Serial Number: 1FF350GXPJF813253), within 10 feet of 13.2-kV overhead power line.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6753.00 · Current $4052.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(e): Employees were not prohibited to be underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment.  Employees were not required to stand away from any vehicle being loaded or unloaded to avoid being struck by any spillage or falling materials:  a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, the employer did not ensure employees who were working underneath an excavator's bucket  (i.e. John Deere, Model: 350 G, Serial Number: 1FF350GXPJF813253) maintained a safe distance away from excavator's bucket while securing a concrete pipe in place, thus employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6753.00 · Current $4052.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(g)(2)(i): Emergency rescue equipment, such as breathing apparatus, a safety harness and line, or a basket stretcher, was not readily available where hazardous atmospheric conditions existed:   a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, the employer did not ensure that emergency rescue equipment (Breathing apparatus, Safety harness/line and basket stretcher) were available for all work members who were performing sewer piping installation activities.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5628.00 · Current $3377.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(h)(1): Employees were working in excavations in which there was accumulated water and adequate precautions had not been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation.  a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, employees were exposed to a drowning hazard while working inside of a trench filled with approximately 2 feet of water without a  water pumping system.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $5561.00 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:  a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards while working inside a trench 8 feet deep without any cave-in protection to prevent and keep spoil pile materials and equipment at least 2 feet from the edge of excavation.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $5561.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(k)(2): The competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety:  a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, the employer did not ensure employees were removed while working in a 8 feet trench without cave-in protection, thus exposing employees to crushed-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $5561.00 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:   a) On or about December 4, 2025, at the worksite located at the westbound sidewalk, 12375 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL, 33032,  employees were exposed to a crushed-by and struck by hazards while working inside a trench 8 feet which was not provided with a protective system to prevent  cave-ins.