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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1217087.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $3,803.00
Current Penalty: $1,950.00
Issuance Date: 05/05/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/09/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/09/2017 | $1,950.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/05/2017 | $3,803.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety On or about March 10, 2017 at 2910 North Druid Hills Roads, Atlanta, Georgia: where the competent person was aware of the existing hazardous conditions on site, an employee was allowed to work in an unprotected trench approximately 21 feet deep and was exposed to a cave in hazard when the sidewalk, parking lot, and spoil pile were not supported or placed in such a manner that it did not create a hazard to the employee working in the trench.