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Standard Cited: 19260651 H01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1348513.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,834.00
Current Penalty: $5,834.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/03/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date: 05/07/2019
Final Order: 03/12/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2020 | $5,834.00 | 04/03/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/02/2019 | $5,834.00 | 04/03/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2019 | $5,834.00 | 04/03/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1): Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water, or in excavations in which water is accumulating, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation. The precautions necessary to protect employees adequately vary with each situation, but could include special support or shield systems to protect from cave-ins, water removal to control the level of accumulating water, or use of a safety harness and lifeline: a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that water was removed from an excavation before footings and foundation activities were performed. Condition was observed on or about 24 SEP 2018.