Since 2005, OSHA inspectors have visited Rustler Construction Inc. in Maryland 4 times.
The most recent inspection opened on May 12, 2022 as a planned inspection, in Laurel.
In all, OSHA issued 9 citation items: 4 serious and 5 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $3,325; today they stand at $1,382, 58% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.652 (trench protection), 5 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,079 penalty. Rustler Construction Inc. averages $122 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
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Watch this company14841 Sweitzer Ln., Laurel, MD 20707 · 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 1a 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $175 | $122 | Jun 14, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(ii) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 2022 | Final |
9920 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Eastbound U.s. Route 40 & Dogwood Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043 · 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 1a 29 CFR 1926.652(d)(2) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,350 | $810 | Nov 15, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(iii) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(c)(3)(iii) · Trench protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 50405 B01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 50406 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2013 | Closed |
Forest Drive & Hicks Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 27, 2005 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by backing dump truck
On January 27, 2005, Employee #1, a construction worker, was involved in a const ruction project for the installation of a water line. The water line was to be i nstalled along a street before the construction of a curb and gutter system. As Employee #1 was walking behind a Volvo dump truck, United States Department of T ransportation Registration Number 902329, License Number 113ED89, it began backi ng-up. The driver had been instructed to back-up and get in line behind an excav ator in order haul off excavated material produced from the dug water-line trenc h. Employee #1 was struck and killed. During the accident investigation it was r evealed that the dump truck was equipped with an audible back-up alarm and Emplo yee #1 was wearing personal protective equipment to include a hard hat, safety s hoes, and reflective safety vest.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Other-than-serious | $1,800 | $450 | May 23, 2005 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)
(2) The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.
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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