Waterbury, Connecticut · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · NAICS 238110
Since 2017, OSHA inspectors have visited Universal Foundations, Inc. in Connecticut 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Dec 30, 2019 on a referral, in New Haven.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 3 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $28,537; today they stand at $17,117, 40% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.651 (excavations), 2 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,079 penalty. Universal Foundations, Inc. averages $8,559 across 2 cited inspections.
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Watch this companyCrown Court 18 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.701(b) · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $4,453 | $3,117 | Feb 18, 2020 | Final |
273 Cherry St., Waterbury, CT 06702 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · 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 | $8,873 | $5,350 | Sep 11, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $6,338 | $3,300 | Sep 11, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $8,873 | $5,350 | Sep 11, 2017 | 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(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:
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