Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1050796.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $49,000.00
Current Penalty: $39,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/27/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/21/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/13/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/13/2015 | $39,000.00 | 05/21/2015 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/27/2015 | $49,000.00 | 05/21/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section: (a) On or about March 24, 2015, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while working in a trench in excess of 6 feet in depth where there was no protective systems provided. The employer was previously cited for this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) on January 29, 2009 with respect to a worksite at 6th & Cottonwood, Las Animas, CO 81054.