OSHA has inspected Joe Vasquez once in Texas.
The inspection began on Mar 29, 2016 as a planned inspection, in Mcallen.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $2,800 and now stand at $1,680, 40% lower after settlements or reviews.
Excavations comes up most often in these citations: 2 items under 1926.651.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,079, and Joe Vasquez averages $1,680 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $1,600 | $960 | May 24, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $1,200 | $720 | May 24, 2016 | Final |
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(j)(2)
(2) Employees shall be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.