Unsafe Trench Citation: Who's Responsible?

Which Contractor(s) would receive a citation for an unsafe trench?

A. Pipefitting Sub only
B. Pipefitting Sub and Excavator
C. Pipefitting Sub, Excavator, and General Contractor
D. Pipefitting Sub, Excavator, General Contractor, and Concrete Sub

Final answer:

The correct option is (C). The Pipefitting Subcontractor, Excavator, and General Contractor would receive a citation from OSHA for the unsafe trench.

Explanation:

Based on the information provided and the adherence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, the contractors that would likely receive a citation for an unsafe trench in this scenario would be the Pipefitting Subcontractor, the Excavator, and the General Contractor. This is because the Pipefitting Subcontractor is in the unsafe trench, the Excavator initiated the unsafe conditions by digging the trench, and the General Contractor had overall supervision of the work but didn't take steps to ensure the trench was safe. Although the Concrete Subcontractor advised about sloping or shoring, they have no responsibility for the trench safety hence will not receive citation. This falls under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy.