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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1080493.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,968.75
Issuance Date: 10/15/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/13/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/04/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/04/2015 | $3,968.75 | 11/13/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2015 | $4,900.00 | 10/27/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: Employees working at the Gateway Storm-water Pond were exposed to cave-in hazards when a ladder used for access/egress was positioned approximately 45 feet away and located outside the trench box protection from the working employees . This condition exposed employees to cave-in hazards.