Trenching Violations

One willful, one repeat and three serious citations were issued. The citations allege improper shoring, improper use of ladders, excavated material deposited too close to a trench and allowing employees to work in trenches without proper protection or sloping. Total penalties of $55,000 have been proposed.

[Rockdale Pipeline Inc., Conyers, GA. Release Number 07-1305-ATL (241), Sept. 10, 2007]