March 15, 2024: Trench Digging

Corrective Action Suggestions:

1. Policy Reference: 29 CFR 1910.120(b)(1)(iii) Violation: The trench excavation is not properly shored or sloped to prevent accidental collapse.

Action needed: Implement proper shoring or sloping techniques in accordance with subpart P of 29 CFR part 1926.

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2. Policy Reference: 29 CFR 1926.651(e) Violation: Workers are standing underneath loads handled by lifting equipment.

Action needed: Ensure that no employees are permitted underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment.

Potential penalty: $2125 - $30938

Similar violation: OSHA Violation Detail

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3. Policy Reference: 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) Violation: There is no safe means of egress from the trench excavation.

Action needed: Provide a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress located in trench excavations that are 4 feet or more in depth.

Potential penalty: $100 - $154688

Similar violation: OSHA Violation Detail

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