OSHA has inspected Sovco Construction once in Utah.
The inspection began on Jan 25, 2024 after an accident, in Bluffdale.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $3,500 and now stand at $1,750, 50% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,078, and Sovco Construction averages $1,750 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Mar 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 2024 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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:
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.