Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1136301.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,604.00
Current Penalty: $6,704.00
Issuance Date: 09/16/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/28/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/11/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/11/2016 | $6,704.00 | 09/28/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/16/2016 | $9,604.00 | 09/28/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. At the site; the employer did not ensure that excavated material and equipment were kept at least 2 feet away from the edge of excavations: a) On or about March 30, 2016; excavated material was not kept at least 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation, exposing employees to struck-by hazards. b) On or about April 4, 2016; a KOMATSU PC490LC Hydraulic Excavator not kept at least 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.