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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1348932.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $7,160.40
Issuance Date: 01/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/19/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 02/24/2019
Final Order: 08/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/19/2019 | $7,160.40 | 08/19/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/01/2019 | $11,934.00 | 02/21/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/25/2019 | $11,934.00 | 02/21/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. An employee was not protected from a (fall hazard) struck-by and crushed-by hazards. This was most recently documented on or about September 25, 2018, at the jobsite located located at 16650 E US Hwy 40 Independence MO. The employer did not provide adequate or ensure that a ladder or other means of egress was used by employees working in the excavation. An employee was working in the excavation which was 5.6 feet in depth and approximately 10.3 feet in length.