Since 2000, OSHA inspectors have visited Ars Rescue Rooter in Colorado 3 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Aug 19, 2015 after a complaint, in Aurora.
In all, OSHA issued 6 citation items: 4 serious and 2 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $14,625; today they stand at $10,500, 28% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.652 (trench protection), 3 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,079 penalty. Ars Rescue Rooter averages $0 across 1 cited inspection.
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Watch this company3253 S. Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(c)(2)(iii) · Trench protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 23, 2015 | Final |
4350 S. Federal Blvd, Sheridan, CO 80026 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jul 1, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $7,500 | $7,000 | Jul 1, 2010 | Closed |
2123 Teller Street, Lakewood, CO 80215 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $1,125 | $500 | May 22, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $4,500 | $1,500 | May 22, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 22, 2000 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2)
(2) Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1)
(k) Inspections. (1) Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated.
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1)
(a) Protection of employees in excavations. (1) Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section except when:
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