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Standard Cited: 19260651 B04 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1144114.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,988.00
Current Penalty: $4,988.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/07/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2016 | $4,988.00 | 09/07/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2016 | $4,988.00 | 09/07/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(4): While the excavation was opened, underground installations were not protected, supported or removed as necessary to safeguard employees. On or about 28 April 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees were performing excavation operations in a trench where underground utility installations where not supported, exposing the employees to the hazard of being caught in an excavation collapse. A) Two employees were working in the Northwest extension of the trench under and near unsupported utility lines encasement. B) Two employees were working in the Southwest extension of the trench under and near unsupported utility lines encasement.