Killdeer, North Dakota · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · NAICS 237110
Since 2015, OSHA inspectors have visited Carstensen Contracting in North Dakota 3 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 27, 2017 after a complaint, in Watford City.
In all, OSHA issued 6 citation items: 4 serious and 2 repeat.
The proposed penalties came to $24,861; today they stand at $14,120, 43% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.651 (excavations), 4 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Carstensen Contracting averages $7,060 across 2 cited inspections.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyNear Highway 85 And County Road 34, Watford City, ND 58854 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Approximately Three Miles West Of Stanley On Highway 2, Stanley, ND 58784 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · 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(h)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $5,487 | $2,753 | Nov 16, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations |
Repeat | $10,974 | $5,487 | Nov 16, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2016 | Final |
10372 Second Street Sw, Killdeer, ND 58640 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · 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 | $3,500 | $2,450 | Jul 10, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $4,900 | $3,430 | Jul 10, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2015 | Final |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Jun 9, 2018, Watford City: Hospitalization · cuts, lacerations · multiple face locations
An employee was cutting water pipes when the saw kicked back and cut the employee's face and chin.
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(h)(1)
(h) Protection from hazards associated with water accumulation. (1) Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water, or in excavations in which water is accumulating, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation. The precautions necessary to protect employees adequately vary with each situation, but could include special support or shield systems to protect from cave-ins, water removal to control the level of accumulating water, or use of a safety harness and lifeline.
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2)
(2) Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety.
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