Since 2019, OSHA inspectors have visited Watson Excavating, Inc. in Montana 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jun 9, 2020 as a planned inspection, in Whitefish.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The penalties, $2,360 in total, stand where OSHA first set them.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Watson Excavating, Inc. averages $2,360 across 1 cited inspection.
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Watch this company530 Edgewood Place, Whitefish, MT 59937 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,360 | $2,360 | Sep 14, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 14, 2020 | Final |
6155 Us Hwy 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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.
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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