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Bean, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Site Preparation Contractors · NAICS 238910

17inspections
29citation items
$23,988current penalties
May 6, 2021last inspection

OSHA has inspected Bean, Inc. 17 times in Pennsylvania since 1973.

The latest one began on May 6, 2021 after a complaint, in Bethlehem.

Those inspections ended with 29 citation items: 20 serious and 9 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $30,100 and now stand at $23,988, 20% lower after settlements or reviews.

Excavations comes up most often in these citations: 11 items under 1926.651.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,079, and Bean, Inc. averages $5,935 (3 cited inspections).

Bean, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1973 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345295141 OPENED MAY 6, 2021Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 16 employees at the site · Closed Nov 8, 2021

77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18015 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$5,803$5,803Aug 27, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(1) · Excavations
 Other-than-serious$5,803$5,803Aug 27, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.652(e)(2)(i) · Trench protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 27, 2021Final

Inspection 344419254 OPENED NOV 1, 2019Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed Jan 6, 2020

Broad Street Between 3rd And 4th Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(3) · Excavations
 Other-than-serious$3,220$2,200Dec 10, 2019Final

Inspection 343536488 OPENED OCT 16, 2018Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed Nov 26, 2018

Ursinus College, Carson Hall Parking Lot 513 East Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.652(b)(2) · Trench protection
 Serious$5,497$4,000Nov 2, 2018Final

Inspection 339423949 OPENED SEP 19, 2013Closed

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Safety · 38 employees at the site · Closed Jan 29, 2014

7th And Linden Streets., Allentown, PA 18101 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(1) · Excavations
 Serious$2,023$1,416Nov 5, 2013Final

Inspection 314725110 OPENED JUL 1, 2011Closed

Programmed other · Partial · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Sep 7, 2011

Packer Ave & Taylor St., Bethlehem, PA 18105 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.652(b) · Trench protection
 Serious$0$0Aug 16, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.651(a) · Excavations
 Serious$1,734$1,301Aug 16, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.652(b) · Trench protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 16, 2011Closed

Inspection 123259285 OPENED SEP 27, 1994Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Jun 28, 1995

U.s. Dist. Courthouse, 5th & Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18105 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.651(a) · Excavations
 Serious$1,750$1,000Dec 9, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(4) · Excavations
 Serious$0$0Dec 9, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations
 Serious$0$0Dec 9, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1) · Excavations
 Serious$2,500$1,300Dec 9, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(1) · Excavations
 Serious$0$0Dec 9, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Serious$0$0Dec 9, 1994Final

Inspection 102874815 OPENED OCT 16, 1989Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Jan 19, 1990

21st & Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA 18042 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$350$245Dec 27, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Dec 27, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Dec 27, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$350$245Dec 27, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1926.152(d)(4) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$350$245Dec 27, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs
 Serious$0$0Dec 27, 1989Closed

Inspection 100389857 OPENED JUL 31, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Oct 7, 1987

N. Center & N. Green Sts, Nazareth, PA 18064 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 13, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1) · Fire protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 13, 1987Closed
9 older inspections

Inspection 786897 OPENED JUN 11, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Jul 20, 1987

Allentown College Library, Center Valley, PA 18034 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs
 Serious$400$240Jul 2, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$0$0Jul 2, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.250(b)(6) · General requirements for storage
 Serious$320$190Jul 2, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.450(a)(10) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 2, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.651(t) · Excavations
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 2, 1987Closed

Inspection 1798446 OPENED APR 3, 1985Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Apr 4, 1985

Rt. 715 & Warner Rd., Tannersville, PA 18372 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 13015235 OPENED MAR 31, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Apr 8, 1983

Ymca Bldg 13th & Lafayette Sts, Easton, PA 18042 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 13021753 OPENED NOV 3, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Nov 18, 1982

60 West Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 13021407 OPENED SEP 1, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Sep 9, 1982

550 Grant Way, Fogelsville, PA 18051 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 13014451 OPENED JUN 30, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jul 12, 1982

Research & Development Bldg, Easton, PA 18042 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 13013784 OPENED DEC 3, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Dec 17, 1981

Twenty Fourth And Main Sts, Northampton, PA 18067 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.50(f) · Medical services and first aid
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 9, 1981Closed

Inspection 13020128 OPENED JUN 23, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Whitehall Mall Clover Building, Whitehall, PA 18052 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12732616 OPENED MAY 24, 1973Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Gracedale County Home, Nazareth, PA 18064 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1926.150 · Fire protection

29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1)

(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of the construction and demolition work, and he shall provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart. As fire hazards occur, there shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment.

29 CFR 1926.152 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1)

(a) General requirements. (1) Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of flammable liquids. Approved safety cans or Department of Transportation approved containers shall be used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less, except that this shall not apply to those flammable liquid materials which are highly viscid (extremely hard to pour), which may be used and handled in original shipping containers. For quantities of one gallon or less, the original container may be used, for storage, use and handling of flammable liquids.

29 CFR 1926.152(d)(4)

(4) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C units shall be provided on all tank trucks or other vehicles used for transporting and/or dispensing flammable liquids.

29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs

29 CFR 1926.250 · General requirements for storage

29 CFR 1926.450 · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.50 · Medical services and first aid

29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations

29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection

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